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GP57 TXM

2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,865 mi
Last recorded56,865 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK814,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 TXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 650 FK8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 56,865 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 56,033 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front left (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,027 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 56,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 55,034 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 54,766 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,157 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,722 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 51,722 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,240 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 49,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,159 miles

'high-spots' on n/s/f brake disc.

chain and sprockets worn.

number-plate light not working.

rear brake disc worn/scored.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 36,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

number plate light not working at time of test.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

number plate light not working at time of test.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,682 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 21,618 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8?

Based on 8,308 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
992
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 105
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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GP57 TXM is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 14,680 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 650 FK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP57 TXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP57 TXM registered?

GP57 TXM is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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