2008 Suzuki Gsf650s — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2008 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 12
✅ 28.7% above average (13966 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 2008 Suzuki Gsf650s as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 3 to 12 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 3 yrs | 86.4% | 125 |
| 4 yrs | 88.8% | 116 |
| 5 yrs | 80.8% | 99 |
| 6 yrs | 82.5% | 97 |
| 7 yrs | 82.7% | 98 |
| 8 yrs | 82.7% | 98 |
| 9 yrs | 84.6% | 91 |
| 10 yrs | 89.1% | 64 |
| 11 yrs | 86.0% | 50 |
| 12 yrs | 83.0% | 53 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 2008 Suzuki Gsf650s pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows declining over 10 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 (12 yrs) | 83% | 53 |
| 2019 (11 yrs) | 86% | 50 |
| 2018 (10 yrs) | 89.1% | 64 |
| 2017 (9 yrs) | 84.6% | 91 |
| 2016 (8 yrs) | 82.7% | 98 |
| 2015 (7 yrs) | 82.7% | 98 |
| 2014 (6 yrs) | 82.5% | 97 |
| 2013 (5 yrs) | 80.8% | 99 |
| 2012 (4 yrs) | 88.8% | 116 |
| 2011 (3 yrs) | 86.4% | 125 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2008 Suzuki Gsf650s, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle brakes | 1.6% (3 yrs) | 13.2% (12 yrs) | +11.6%
| 🔴 ↑ |
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About This Data
This page shows how Suzuki Gsf650s cars manufactured in 2008 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2011 to 2020, covering 891 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.