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HD08 OKB

2008 Suzuki GSF650

Orange Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,218 mi
Last recorded62,218 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF65016,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 OKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 62,218 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy Baffle Fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Nail in tyre

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

Headlamp Possibly Fitted Upside Down. Main Beam Below Dip. Side Light Function Has No Beam Pattern But Not Considered Bright Enough To Affect Dip Alignment

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 62,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy Baffle Fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Nail in tyre

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

Headlamp Possibly Fitted Upside Down. Main Beam Below Dip. Side Light Function Has No Beam Pattern But Not Considered Bright Enough To Affect Dip Alignment

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 58,022 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 58,002 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both front disc's (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated all 4 brake pads (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seals both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,403 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 57,403 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,282 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,012 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 51,009 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,443 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 50,442 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 50,442 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,381 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,365 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 35,365 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,333 miles

front side light cover broken

n/s/rear foot peg broken

Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,216 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,276 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 18,238 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 16,684 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,684 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,229 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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HD08 OKB is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 in Orange with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HD08 OKB, 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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HD08 OKB is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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