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MW57 SZZ

2008 Suzuki GSF650

Grey Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,666 mi
Last recorded37,666 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF65016,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 SZZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 37,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 36,750 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 36,419 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 36,065 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE CONNECTION BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 36,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BEAM ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE CONNECTION BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 35,659 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 35,659 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,426 miles

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,107 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 35,105 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 29,764 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 29,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2017 26,928 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 26,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,947 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 18,870 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,944 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 17,944 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

brake abs warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2012 17,299 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 15,159 miles

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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MW57 SZZ is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 in Grey with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW57 SZZ, 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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What year was MW57 SZZ registered?

MW57 SZZ is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is MW57 SZZ safe to buy?

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