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GP08 FKG

2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,182 mi
Last recorded39,182 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK813,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 FKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 BK8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 36,978 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 36,968 miles

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 33,943 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play very slight (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,263 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 31,852 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,815 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,144 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 26,144 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,845 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,125 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 511 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
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GP08 FKG is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 13,134 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 Gsx 1300 BK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 FKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP08 FKG registered?

GP08 FKG is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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