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BU54 KAT

2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8

Grey Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,947 mi
Last recorded30,947 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK814,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 KAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 30,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 30,853 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 30,113 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 30,109 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 28,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 24,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 24,915 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 21,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,019 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 12,596 miles

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

fairings fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 11,245 miles

All tyre pressures low , have readjusted

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Wearing low/old (3.2.A1f(i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 11,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level on minimum

tyre pressures low [have re inflated]

Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,039 miles

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 KAT is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 in Grey with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 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 KAT, 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 KAT registered?

BU54 KAT is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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