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EA08 UKE

2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,359 mi
Last recorded53,359 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK814,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 UKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 650 FK8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 53,359 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 53,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,205 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 45,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 45,297 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 44,218 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 44,215 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 41,154 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 38,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 35,686 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 35,686 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,388 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 33,387 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit On Wear Limit. (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2016 29,724 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Slight Tight Spot. (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear Tyre Worn Square.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,610 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 20,609 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 15,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 8,841 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 8,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,532 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8?

Based on 8,308 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
992
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 105
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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EA08 UKE is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 14,680 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 650 FK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA08 UKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA08 UKE registered?

EA08 UKE is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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