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YJ08 BZW

2008 Suzuki GSR600

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,105 mi
Last recorded16,105 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GSR60012,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 BZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSR600
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 16,105 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brakes show fluctuation on brake test (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear disc worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 16,105 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess Rear drive chain worn with tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible front tyre worn below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brakes show fluctuation on brake test (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear disc worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 13,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 9,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 9,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 7,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 6,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 6,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 5,977 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 5,104 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 3,726 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 3,726 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSR600?

Based on 2,389 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
796
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Headlamp aim too low 6
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 6
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 5
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YJ08 BZW is a 2008 Suzuki GSR600 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GSR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 12,308 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 GSR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 BZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GSR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ08 BZW registered?

YJ08 BZW is a 2008 Suzuki GSR600, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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