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BK02 SUZ

2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,961 mi
Last recorded28,961 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK813,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 SUZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 BK8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 28,961 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 28,958 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,202 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight weep on right hand oil seal (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 35,202 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp indicators are flashing wrong side at the rear (1.5.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement registration plate is too small (6.3.4g)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars bars hitting bodywork both sides trapping hands (2.1.2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight weep on right hand oil seal (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,892 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust installed (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 33,882 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust installed (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,803 miles

After market exhaust installed

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,427 miles

Aftermarket exhaust installed

Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 12,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,682 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 511 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
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BK02 SUZ is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 13,134 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 Gsx 1300 BK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK02 SUZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK02 SUZ registered?

BK02 SUZ is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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