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GL08 LLK

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,891 mi
Last recorded33,891 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 LLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 33,891 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 30,301 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Offside Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 30,301 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower fairing loose insecure

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Offside Lower Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 27,048 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 27,043 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 24,127 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 24,127 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 19,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 17,960 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 17,960 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 14,519 miles

Offside Rear EXHAUST NOISY

Fail 15 Jun 2019 14,519 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear EXHAUST NOISY

Pass 19 Jun 2018 12,011 miles

Offside Rear EXHAUST NOISY

Fail 11 Jun 2018 11,984 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN BETWEEN THE TREAD

Central Rear REFLECTOR IN WRONG PLACE (PRS)

Offside Rear EXHAUST NOISY

Pass 21 Aug 2017 11,855 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 8,519 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 8,517 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 8,517 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,408 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 8,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

both front indicator lenses missing

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 LLK is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL08 LLK, 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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GL08 LLK is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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