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KJ08 MFK

2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8

Blue Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,867 mi
Last recorded44,867 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK814,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 MFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 650 FK8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 44,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 44,121 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 44,106 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low off the scale (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear splash guard fouling rear tyre

hazard switch missing

ignition switch worn

Pass 16 Apr 2021 43,774 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 41,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 35,050 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 35,048 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 26,167 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 26,167 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 13,796 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 13,796 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. l/h (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 8,138 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 7,578 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 6,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 4,985 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8?

Based on 8,308 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
992
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 105
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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KJ08 MFK is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 in Blue with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 14,680 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 Gsx 650 FK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ08 MFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJ08 MFK is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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