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RA08 EGE

2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,696 mi
Last recorded19,696 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport13,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 SK8 Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 19,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 19,431 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly loose swing arm bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 18,693 miles

Central Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top rear shock bush has play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 17,665 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear Reflector blinding registration plate lamp

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 17,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Bulb fitted incorrectly

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Reflector blinding registration plate lamp

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 16,880 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 16,880 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 15,578 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 13,151 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 13,148 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 10,567 miles

Rear brake starting to bind slightly

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 10,567 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute front and rear (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear brake starting to bind slightly

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 8,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 8,330 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 4,745 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 4,617 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 4,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 4,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,404 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Horn not working 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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RA08 EGE is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,374 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 Sv 650 SK8 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 EGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA08 EGE is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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