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GY08 VFT

2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport

Grey Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,280 mi
Last recorded18,280 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport13,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 SK8 Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 18,280 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 18,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 17,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 16,731 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose Chain loose and requires replacement. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Front brake light switch does not operate brake light (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Brakes pads at 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 16,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 15,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 15,388 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 15,388 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2019 14,723 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 11,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 7,588 miles

Front Upper Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 5,558 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play has slight knock on braking (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 5,548 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 3,147 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 1,609 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 1,584 miles

rear tyre slight dammage to outer wall

Pass 13 Jul 2012 1,565 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Horn not working 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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GY08 VFT is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport in Grey with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,374 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 Sv 650 SK8 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 VFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY08 VFT is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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