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P5 RDL

2008 Suzuki Gsf 1250 Sa K8 GT

Black Petrol 1255cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,527 mi
Last recorded21,527 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsf 1250 Sa K8 GT17,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 RDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1250 Sa K8 GT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,255cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 21,527 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 20,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 20,873 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 20,110 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 19,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 19,193 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 18,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 18,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 16,122 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 13,048 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 9,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 6,106 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 5,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 3,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 3,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 3,020 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1250 Sa K8 GT?

Based on 4,479 MOT tests across 385 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
385
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Headlamp aim too low 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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P5 RDL is a 2008 Suzuki Gsf 1250 Sa K8 GT in Black with a 1,255cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsf 1250 Sa K8 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsf 1250 Sa K8 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P5 RDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1250 Sa K8 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1250 Sa K8 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P5 RDL registered?

P5 RDL is a 2008 Suzuki Gsf 1250 Sa K8 GT, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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