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PL08 CFJ

2008 Suzuki GSF650

Black Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,176 mi
Last recorded20,176 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF65016,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 CFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 20,176 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 20,004 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 19,717 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 19,547 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 18,887 miles

CLUTCH FLUID JET BLACK

Fail 14 Dec 2020 18,871 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH FLUID JET BLACK

Pass 14 Jun 2019 17,705 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 17,698 miles

Stop lamp not working foot lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 13,982 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 13,700 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre showing signs of becoming misshaped

Fail 23 May 2017 13,686 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre showing signs of becoming misshaped

Pass 24 May 2016 13,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 12,728 miles

will need new rear tyre soon

Pass 6 May 2014 12,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 12,022 miles

exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,096 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,629 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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PL08 CFJ is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650 in Black with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PL08 CFJ, 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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PL08 CFJ is a 2008 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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