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CA08 EYL

2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,652 mi
Last recorded25,652 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K812,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 EYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 1000 K8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 25,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 25,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 23,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No chain guard fitted at time of test

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 21,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 20,822 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 20,792 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 20,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 20,647 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 20,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 19,969 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 19,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,438 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,153 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,353 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 13,353 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 9,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,599 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 8,599 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 7,413 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8?

Based on 6,339 MOT tests across 655 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 43
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
Headlamp aim too high 15
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CA08 EYL is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 12,937 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 Gsxr 1000 K8 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA08 EYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA08 EYL registered?

CA08 EYL is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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