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GJ08 YKD

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,746 mi
Last recorded36,746 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 YKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 36,746 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 34,839 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 34,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 34,487 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 34,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,667 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 31,516 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,589 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 28,267 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2014 16,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 May 2014 16,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 May 2013 11,211 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 11,211 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2012 6,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 3,362 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 3,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 YKD is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YKD, 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 YKD registered?

GJ08 YKD is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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