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HJ08 SVN

2008 Suzuki GSR600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,393 mi
Last recorded32,393 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSR60012,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 SVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSR600
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 32,393 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 32,393 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 30,244 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 28,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 28,300 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 28,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 27,787 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 26,901 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 26,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 26,892 miles

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 29 Dec 2016 25,088 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 22,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2015 19,710 miles

Advise horn switch intermittent.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake operation is creaky.

Fail 17 Jan 2015 19,655 miles

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

Advise horn switch intermittent.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake operation is creaky.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 16,855 miles

Advise clutch lever pivot worn.

Advise gear lever pivot worn.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 16,835 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Advise clutch lever pivot worn.

Advise gear lever pivot worn.

Advise pass light not working.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 14,286 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,638 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,663 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSR600?

Based on 2,389 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Headlamp aim too low 6
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 5
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HJ08 SVN is a 2008 Suzuki GSR600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 12,308 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 GSR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ08 SVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ08 SVN registered?

HJ08 SVN is a 2008 Suzuki GSR600, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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