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WM08 BYV

2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K7

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,161 mi
Last recorded23,161 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K713,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 BYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 1000 K7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 23,161 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 23,161 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake switch faulty - now fixed (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 21,533 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 20,924 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 20,038 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 19,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 19,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,848 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 7,716 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 7,239 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 7,239 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 6,196 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 6,196 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K7?

Based on 7,621 MOT tests across 786 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
932
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
786
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 67
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 35
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
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WM08 BYV is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K7 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 13,940 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 Gsxr 1000 K7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM08 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WM08 BYV registered?

WM08 BYV is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K7, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is WM08 BYV safe to buy?

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