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MT08 VUL

2008 Suzuki GSR600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,405 mi
Last recorded63,405 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSR60012,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSR600
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 63,405 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket missing Bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket missing Bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 63,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,046 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 62,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 55,826 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 46,818 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,401 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,350 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 32,127 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 28,131 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 23,480 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 23,476 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

rear reflector obscured

Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,470 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,865 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSR600?

Based on 2,389 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Headlamp aim too low 6
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 5
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MT08 VUL is a 2008 Suzuki GSR600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 12,308 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 GSR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT08 VUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MT08 VUL registered?

MT08 VUL is a 2008 Suzuki GSR600, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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