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BL08 OCV

2008 Suzuki GSF650

Grey Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,389 mi
Last recorded34,389 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF65016,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 34,389 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 22,806 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 22,806 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 20,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 18,485 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,286 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 15,806 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 15,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 11,037 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,300 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 8,596 miles

front tyre worn uneven but legal

rear brake binding lightly,not enough to fail

Fail 14 Jul 2012 8,596 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre worn uneven but legal

rear brake binding lightly,not enough to fail

Pass 9 Jul 2011 4,532 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF650?

Based on 44,060 MOT tests across 3,774 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 306
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 244
Drive chain excessively loose 146
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 138
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BL08 OCV is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 in Grey with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 16,287 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 GSF650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL08 OCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL08 OCV registered?

BL08 OCV is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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