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JJ08 RGJ

2008 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8

Grey Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

31,854 mi
Last recorded31,854 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K816,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ08 RGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650 Sa K8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 31,854 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 31,854 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 30,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 30,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 30,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 29,718 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also with uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with weight on front, steering slightly stiff. Feels like tyre pressure is low, but is inflated ok. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake lever operation soft, brake works fine

scottoiler bracket fixed to horn makes horn not very loud. Moving this bracket makes horn work as expected.

Pass 5 May 2021 28,961 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 28,961 miles

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear brake pedal has been damaged and straightened and is fractured.

Pass 11 May 2020 27,994 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 27,912 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 23,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,389 miles

Front tyre worn slightly uneven

Fail 24 Mar 2018 22,385 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front tyre worn slightly uneven

clutch lever pivot pin loose nut missing

offside drive chain adjuster slightly loose

registration plate light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2017 21,462 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 21,462 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 21,004 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 21,004 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 19,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 16,723 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 16,723 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2013 14,471 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,456 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 12,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 10,184 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8?

Based on 3,202 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 10
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JJ08 RGJ is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8 in Grey with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 16,266 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 Sa K8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJ08 RGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JJ08 RGJ is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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