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R29 FAM

2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,456 mi
Last recorded19,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K812,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 FAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 1000 K8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 19,456 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 18,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 16,063 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 15,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 14,594 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 14,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 12,847 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 11,101 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 10,888 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 10,847 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8?

Based on 6,339 MOT tests across 655 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 43
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
Headlamp aim too high 15
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R29 FAM is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 12,937 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R29 FAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R29 FAM registered?

R29 FAM is a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is R29 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 FAM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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