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GJ08 OXD

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,208 mi
Last recorded48,208 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OXD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 48,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 46,072 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 46,072 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 41,055 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Fr. Tyre 1.6mm Rear tyre 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 37,759 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,338 miles

Central Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 33,617 miles

Central Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 33,617 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,834 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 31,466 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 31,466 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 27,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 14,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 12,162 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 4,690 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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GJ08 OXD is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,559 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 SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 OXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ08 OXD registered?

GJ08 OXD is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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