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GL08 KYZ

2008 Suzuki GSF650

Grey Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,526 mi
Last recorded72,526 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF65016,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 KYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 72,526 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 72,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 72,327 miles

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

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,428 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 71,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,359 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 69,359 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 67,818 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 63,088 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,952 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,061 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre low pressure

slight bind to front & rear wheels

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,054 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 51,054 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,349 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 44,186 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2014 40,055 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 31,786 miles

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

rear footrests - cable tied up at time of test.

Pass 24 May 2012 23,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,504 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF650?

Based on 44,060 MOT tests across 3,774 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 306
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 244
Drive chain excessively loose 146
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 138
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GL08 KYZ is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 in Grey with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 16,287 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 GSF650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL08 KYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL08 KYZ registered?

GL08 KYZ is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is GL08 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 KYZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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