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FV08 XAZ

2008 Suzuki Gsf 650 K8

Black Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,412 mi
Last recorded29,412 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsf 650 K815,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XAZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 650 K8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 29,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 26,591 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel cap gasket cracked but not excessive

Nearside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess dust cover perishing (5.3.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess dust cover perishing (5.3.3 (d))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 26,591 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel cap gasket cracked but not excessive

Nearside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess dust cover perishing (5.3.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess dust cover perishing (5.3.3 (d))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 22,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,236 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 22,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,041 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 22,041 miles

Central Front Stop lamp not working replace front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose Adjust chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 20,737 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 19,024 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 17,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 15,190 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 12,801 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 7,589 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 4,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 4,916 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 4,744 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 650 K8?

Based on 2,681 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Footrest missing 7
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FV08 XAZ is a 2008 Suzuki Gsf 650 K8 in Black with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsf 650 K8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 15,964 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 Gsf 650 K8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV08 XAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 650 K8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 650 K8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV08 XAZ registered?

FV08 XAZ is a 2008 Suzuki Gsf 650 K8, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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