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BJ58 GRU

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,574 mi
Last recorded27,574 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 GRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 27,574 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 27,112 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 17,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 10,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 9,917 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 9,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 9,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 9,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 8,519 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 7,659 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 6,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 6,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 6,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 6,074 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 5,907 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 5,563 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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BJ58 GRU is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ58 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ58 GRU registered?

BJ58 GRU is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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