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CK08 PYW

2008 Suzuki GSXR1000

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,557 mi
Last recorded35,557 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSXR100012,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 PYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 35,557 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively headrace bearings slightly centralising (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 34,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,350 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 29,362 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 29,362 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 22,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 19,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 18,642 miles

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

slight exhaust leak

Fail 4 Jul 2019 18,642 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 3 May 2018 17,605 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated collector box (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 12,818 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 10,409 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 8,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 7,626 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Number plate light out

Fail 18 Mar 2013 7,621 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Number plate light out

Pass 20 Apr 2012 6,197 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 6,197 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 4,424 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 4,424 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1000?

Based on 116,687 MOT tests across 10,071 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
10,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,205
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,144
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 540
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 493
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 370
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CK08 PYW is a 2008 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 12,011 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 GSXR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK08 PYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CK08 PYW is a 2008 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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