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YF08 OZV

2008 Suzuki GSX650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,238 mi
Last recorded48,238 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSX65015,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 OZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX650
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 48,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 44,352 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 27,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 26,637 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 25,685 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 22,184 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 22,183 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,483 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 20,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 19,026 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 17,477 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 17,477 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 May 2016 16,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 15,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 13,617 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 13,617 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 May 2013 11,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 6,698 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 6,697 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX650?

Based on 1,622 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
1,033
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
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YF08 OZV is a 2008 Suzuki GSX650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 15,602 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 GSX650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF08 OZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF08 OZV registered?

YF08 OZV is a 2008 Suzuki GSX650, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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