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MV08 CUG

2008 Suzuki GSF650

Blue Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,843 mi
Last recorded48,843 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF65016,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 CUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 48,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,454 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 45,797 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,713 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 39,163 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 39,163 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 35,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 25 May 2017 35,011 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD 1.56 mm C 2.97 mm E (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2015 23,479 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 18,373 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,527 miles

8mm cut in front tyre

None std exhaust fitted

None std indicators fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 9,096 miles

None std exhaust fitted.

None std indicators fitted.

Pass 7 May 2011 4,598 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

aftermarket exhust fitted slightly louder than stock exhust

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF650?

Based on 44,060 MOT tests across 3,774 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 306
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 244
Drive chain excessively loose 146
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 138
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MV08 CUG is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 in Blue with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 16,287 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV08 CUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV08 CUG is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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