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FY61 OVC

2011 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8

Grey Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,895 mi
Last recorded11,895 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK86,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 OVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 BK8
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 11,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 11,683 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 11,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 11,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 10,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 10,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 10,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 10,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

repair plug in rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2017 8,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 6,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 3,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 901 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 511 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
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FY61 OVC is a 2011 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 in Grey with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.7% with a typical mileage of 6,627 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 1300 BK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY61 OVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY61 OVC registered?

FY61 OVC is a 2011 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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