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LA08 DGY

2008 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8

Black Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,438 mi
Last recorded18,438 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K816,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 DGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650 Sa K8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 18,438 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 18,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 16,995 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket missing

Fail 15 May 2023 16,995 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket missing

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 16,985 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 16,858 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 16,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 15,904 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 14,497 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 14,062 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,230 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 11,230 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 10,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 9,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,708 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,109 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 4,625 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 4,625 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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LA08 DGY is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8 in Black with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA08 DGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA08 DGY registered?

LA08 DGY is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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