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BG08 CLU

2008 Suzuki GSXR1000

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,257 mi
Last recorded87,257 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSXR100012,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 CLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 87,257 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 75,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 64,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 53,498 miles

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))

Fail 16 May 2022 53,498 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 44,473 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 44,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,565 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 39,880 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 May 2016 38,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 38,220 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,256 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 36,256 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 34,673 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,523 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,041 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Number plate light inoperative.

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,041 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Number plate light inoperative.

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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BG08 CLU is a 2008 Suzuki GSXR1000 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG08 CLU, 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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BG08 CLU is a 2008 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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