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RA08 VLB

2008 Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,184 mi
Last recorded29,184 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT23,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 VLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDl 650 AK7 GT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 29,184 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 29,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 23,907 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 21,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,952 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,504 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 17,504 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust Clamp Missing

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,321 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 10,541 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on rhs and unever wear (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear side light and stop interaction by idicators (1.1.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 6,921 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 6,921 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

rhs bar end and guard loose

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

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

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

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

rear brake lever siezed and not relaeaswing correctly

rear brake pads are very corroded,, bike has been standing for a while

Fail 29 Nov 2013 6,918 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 6,918 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 5,911 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,547
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
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RA08 VLB is a 2008 Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 23,146 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 Dl 650 AK7 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 VLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA08 VLB is a 2008 Suzuki Dl 650 AK7 GT, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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