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SP08 FAF

2008 Suzuki Katana

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,626 mi
Last recorded5,626 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 FAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelKatana
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 5,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to engine (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension excess play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose marked in yellow (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

plastic panels insecure and sharp edges gaffa tape repairs

Pass 9 Dec 2019 5,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 5,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2019 5,228 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 2,785 miles

corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 2,054 miles

rear brake slight bind

Fail 26 May 2017 2,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear brake slight bind

Pass 30 Nov 2015 1,781 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

exhaust corroded

free play at throttle

rear tyre soft

Pass 21 Nov 2014 182 miles

Freeplay at throttle

Pass 20 May 2011 162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Katana?

Based on 1,583 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
439
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 8
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SP08 FAF is a 2008 Suzuki Katana in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Suzuki Katana fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP08 FAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SP08 FAF is a 2008 Suzuki Katana, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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