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K21 DTJ

2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,325 mi
Last recorded30,325 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K811,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 DTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600 K8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 30,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 30,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 28,705 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 28,705 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 27,685 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 25,369 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 25,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 20,088 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 13,407 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 6,626 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 6,618 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 6,376 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 6,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 3,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 3,540 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 3,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 2,877 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 2,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 2,058 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 609 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
609
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp aim too high 15
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K21 DTJ is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 11,039 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 Gsxr 600 K8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K21 DTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K21 DTJ registered?

K21 DTJ is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8, first registered on 8 November 2008.

Is K21 DTJ safe to buy?

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