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WL08 KJV

2008 Suzuki GSF1250

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,150 mi
Last recorded22,150 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSF125015,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 KJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 22,150 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a))

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

Engine oil filter starting to corrode

Front and rear tyres under inflated, correct tyre pressures done during test

Lower shock mounting bolt is short in length

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock to swing arm linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to get low 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 22,150 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a))

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

Engine oil filter starting to corrode

Forks insecure N/S lower fork clamp bolts extremely loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front and rear tyres under inflated, correct tyre pressures done during test

Lower shock mounting bolt is short in length

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock to swing arm linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to get low 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 21,230 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,643 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 20,628 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 19,981 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 19,967 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 18,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,439 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 18,439 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 16,957 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 15,143 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 26,793 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 25,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,139 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,495 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 19,960 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 16,166 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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WL08 KJV is a 2008 Suzuki GSF1250 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WL08 KJV, 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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WL08 KJV is a 2008 Suzuki GSF1250, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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