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GU08 UHW

2008 Suzuki GSF650

Grey Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,584 mi
Last recorded38,584 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF65016,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 38,584 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,932 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,721 miles

Both front control lever ends broken

Lower water hose poor condition

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 35,721 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front control lever ends broken

Front Fairing insecure

Lower water hose poor condition

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 33,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,657 miles

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

clutch lever and front brake lever have ball ends missing

Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,358 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,995 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,946 miles

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Aug 2014 22,736 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

ball mising off end of clutch lever, but operating correctly

left bar end wieght missing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,736 miles

ball mising off end of clutch lever, but operating correctly

left bar end wieght missing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 20,659 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,888 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,982 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,138 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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GU08 UHW is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 in Grey with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU08 UHW, 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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GU08 UHW is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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