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LV08 VLR

2008 Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,962 mi
Last recorded40,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT23,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 VLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDl 650 AK7 GT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 40,962 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 40,955 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 40,694 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 40,691 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect LED fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake control stiff (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 39,981 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 38,620 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 37,761 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 36,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 34,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 34,456 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 33,750 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,514 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,110 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 28,110 miles

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 22,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 21,683 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 21,683 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 13,872 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,547
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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LV08 VLR is a 2008 Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 23,146 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 Dl 650 AK7 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV08 VLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV08 VLR registered?

LV08 VLR is a 2008 Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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