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BU54 BAY

2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,453 mi
Last recorded33,453 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK814,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 BAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 33,453 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 33,444 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 33,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 33,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 33,035 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc slightly pitted & rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,793 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 21,252 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 20,763 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 17,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 17,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,337 miles

Front tyre is stepped causing vibration to front end

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2013 10,744 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 10,368 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,956 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 8,956 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8?

Based on 4,731 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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BU54 BAY is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 14,369 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU54 BAY registered?

BU54 BAY is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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