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LY08 JYV

2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,925 mi
Last recorded35,925 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K811,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 JYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600 K8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 35,925 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 35,920 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 34,889 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 34,889 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 33,417 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose Bolt missing but secure (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 33,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose Bolt missing but secure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,535 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 26,710 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 26,710 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2017
Fail 25 Jun 2014 25,403 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,403 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 20,807 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,807 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,289 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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LY08 JYV is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY08 JYV, 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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LY08 JYV is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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