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VK57 JWW

2008 Suzuki GSF1250

Black Petrol 1255cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,057 mi
Last recorded25,057 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF125015,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 JWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,255cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 25,057 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 25,057 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 24,574 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 24,414 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 22,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 22,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 20,590 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 20,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 18,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 18,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 13,980 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 13,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 13,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 12,684 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 12,684 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 11,899 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 11,899 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 102,582 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 5,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 4,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 3,434 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1250?

Based on 6,134 MOT tests across 501 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
986
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
501
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
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VK57 JWW is a 2008 Suzuki GSF1250 in Black with a 1,255cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSF1250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 15,707 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 GSF1250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK57 JWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1250 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSF1250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK57 JWW is a 2008 Suzuki GSF1250, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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