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AV08 DME

2008 Suzuki GSXR1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,065 mi
Last recorded20,065 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSXR100012,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DME
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 20,065 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 14,150 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 14,150 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 11,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 11,251 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 10,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 10,878 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 10,312 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated master cylinder to reservoir (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,300 miles

rear brake resevior to master cylinder hose slightly perished at lower clip area

Pass 15 Apr 2017 10,125 miles

rear brake reservior hose slightly perished near master cylinder connection.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 9,818 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 9,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 8,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 8,119 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 7,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 6,940 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1000?

Based on 116,687 MOT tests across 10,071 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
10,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,205
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,144
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 540
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 493
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 370
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AV08 DME is a 2008 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,011 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 GSXR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 DME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV08 DME registered?

AV08 DME is a 2008 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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