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GL08 LLJ

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,660 mi
Last recorded27,660 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 LLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 27,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 25,158 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 23,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 22,552 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 21,911 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 21,898 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 20,199 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 19,280 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 19,218 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 16,742 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 16,329 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 15,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 15,117 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,084 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 13,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,538 miles

Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 11,694 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,216 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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GL08 LLJ 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL08 LLJ, 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 GL08 LLJ registered?

GL08 LLJ is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is GL08 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 LLJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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