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HJ08 YJW

2008 Suzuki GSF650

Black Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,897 mi
Last recorded27,897 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF65016,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 27,897 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 26,682 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 26,499 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre just starting to get low at 3.00mm

Pass 25 Oct 2022 26,436 miles

Clutch lever shortened Clutch lever broken and requires replacement (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight noise on rotation requires replacement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 26,318 miles

Rear Tyre tread low in centre line

Pass 14 Oct 2020 26,198 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 23,612 miles

Front inner and outer tyre edges low tread

Pass 3 May 2018 21,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,198 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 17,197 miles

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

rear tyre tread near wear limit

Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,240 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,606 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 10,606 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 May 2013 6,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 5,715 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 5,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 4,479 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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HJ08 YJW is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 in Black with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ08 YJW, 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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What year was HJ08 YJW registered?

HJ08 YJW is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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