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HY57 GZW

2008 Suzuki GSX650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,943 mi
Last recorded62,943 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSX65015,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 GZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 62,943 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 61,141 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,416 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,066 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 57,394 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 57,379 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,422 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,407 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 49,407 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,752 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,808 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,151 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 42,151 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,308 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,268 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,923 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,536 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 15,536 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX650?

Based on 1,622 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
1,033
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
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HY57 GZW is a 2008 Suzuki GSX650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 15,602 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 GSX650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY57 GZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY57 GZW registered?

HY57 GZW is a 2008 Suzuki GSX650, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is HY57 GZW safe to buy?

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