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AO08 JJL

2008 Suzuki GSF650

Black Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,526 mi
Last recorded88,526 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF65016,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 88,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 86,168 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 82,099 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 74,590 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 67,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,088 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 41,573 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 41,573 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 39,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 35,807 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 35,807 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2017 34,887 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 May 2016 34,196 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2014 28,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,561 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,453 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF650?

Based on 44,060 MOT tests across 3,774 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 306
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 244
Drive chain excessively loose 146
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 138
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AO08 JJL is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 in Black with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 16,287 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 JJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO08 JJL is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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