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AO58 VJV

2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,704 mi
Last recorded45,704 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K812,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 1000 K8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 45,704 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 45,704 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 44,189 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 44,182 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 44,179 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 42,243 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 37,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 37,237 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 35,392 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 33,699 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 31,812 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 27,254 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 24,729 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,230 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 16,217 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 12,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 4,147 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8?

Based on 6,339 MOT tests across 655 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 43
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
Headlamp aim too high 15
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AO58 VJV is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 12,937 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 Gsxr 1000 K8 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO58 VJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO58 VJV registered?

AO58 VJV is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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