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ST08 HEU

2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport

Grey Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,869 mi
Last recorded39,869 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport13,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 HEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 SK8 Sport
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 39,869 miles

Front & Rear position lights not fitted. Brake light not fitted. Indicators not fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 36,165 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 36,162 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 35,880 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 30,873 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 29,781 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 29,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2016 29,639 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 29,627 miles

Horn missing HORN NOT WORKING (1.7.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,609 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 27,949 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,949 miles

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

Nearside 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 28 Mar 2012 18,383 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 18,375 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,804 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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ST08 HEU is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport in Grey with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST08 HEU, 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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What year was ST08 HEU registered?

ST08 HEU is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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