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FM08 OET

2008 Suzuki GSR600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,567 mi
Last recorded44,567 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSR60012,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 OET
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSR600
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 44,567 miles

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 11 Jul 2024 43,477 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 43,477 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 41,538 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 41,512 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,067 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 32,037 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 17,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 10,169 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 9,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 8,675 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,991 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 7,991 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 6,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 3,613 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 1,653 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 841 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSR600?

Based on 2,389 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Headlamp aim too low 6
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 5
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FM08 OET is a 2008 Suzuki GSR600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 12,308 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 GSR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM08 OET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM08 OET registered?

FM08 OET is a 2008 Suzuki GSR600, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is FM08 OET safe to buy?

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