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C22 VKG

2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,678 mi
Last recorded22,678 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK813,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 VKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 BK8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 22,678 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 16,694 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 16,694 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 16,654 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 16,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 12,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 11,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 11,576 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 11,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,475 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 11,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2014 11,440 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 9,778 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 6,635 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 6,635 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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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C22 VKG is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C22 VKG, 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 C22 VKG registered?

C22 VKG is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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