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LD57 LWL

2007 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,873 mi
Last recorded27,873 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK816,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 LWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 27,873 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 27,566 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 26,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2024 26,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 26,509 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 25,642 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

front tyre tread slightly mis-shaped

Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 5,689 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,636 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 May 2015 17,522 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 14,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 11,008 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 11,008 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,304 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 10,304 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 9,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,236 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8?

Based on 4,731 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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LD57 LWL is a 2007 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 16,040 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 1300 RK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD57 LWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD57 LWL is a 2007 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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