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YH08 DOU

2008 Suzuki Gsx

Blue Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,012 mi
Last recorded48,012 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx14,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 DOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 48,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,798 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 41,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,645 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,099 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,353 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 25,353 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 25,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 17,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,247 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx?

Based on 18,575 MOT tests across 2,503 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
2,503
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
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YH08 DOU is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx in Blue with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 14,605 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 Gsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH08 DOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YH08 DOU registered?

YH08 DOU is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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