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BV08 OYS

2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8

Blue Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,800 mi
Last recorded19,800 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK814,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 OYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 19,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 18,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 18,221 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 17,596 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 16,784 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 15,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 15,683 miles

brake pads getting low front and rear

Pass 5 Mar 2019 14,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 14,704 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 12,762 miles

front and rear pads getting low

front and rear tyres approaching limit

Pass 27 Feb 2017 12,069 miles

front tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 26 Feb 2016 11,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 11,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,094 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 6,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 4,462 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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BV08 OYS is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 in Blue with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BV08 OYS, 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 BV08 OYS registered?

BV08 OYS is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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