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J666 MLV

2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,639 mi
Last recorded17,639 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK813,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 MLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 BK8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 17,639 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 17,352 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,287 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2020 17,278 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside footrest pivot pin retaining circlip missing

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

Rear indicators positioned close together

Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 16,982 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 15,623 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 14,708 miles

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

both front and rear tyre valves perished

Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,245 miles

both tyre valves perishing at base

Pass 5 Nov 2013 14,006 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 12,897 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 9,837 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 511 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
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J666 MLV is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 13,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J666 MLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J666 MLV registered?

J666 MLV is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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