CarVerify

Free Car Check

WM08 UKG

2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8

Blue Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

23,835 mi
Last recorded23,835 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K811,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 UKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600 K8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 23,835 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 23,709 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 23,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracked, but not split

Headstock bearings slightly notchy

Nearside Front Mirror loose, but not insecure

Nearside Seat loose (bolt missing)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 23,534 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong shape (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracked, but not split

Headstock bearings slightly notchy

Nearside Front Mirror loose, but not insecure

Nearside Seat loose (bolt missing)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 23,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 22,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 22,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,331 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 22,331 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,730 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 20,730 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 19,234 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,234 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 18,735 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,735 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 15,043 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,043 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 8,969 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 8,953 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 609 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
797
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
609
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp aim too high 15
Full Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WM08 UKG is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 11,039 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 600 K8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM08 UKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM08 UKG?

You can check the full history of WM08 UKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WM08 UKG registered?

WM08 UKG is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K8, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is WM08 UKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 UKG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WM08 UKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WM08 UKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.