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2008 Suzuki Gsx — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 2008 perform at MOT as they age

18 years
Current Age
78.1%
Latest Pass Rate
228
Total Tests (All Years)
26,484 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Compared to Average at Age 16

This car: 78.1%
Average: 52.7%

✅ 25.4% above average (10212 models compared)

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 2008 Suzuki Gsx as it ages.

3 yrs79.4%
4 yrs91.4%
5 yrs90.6%
6 yrs87.9%
7 yrs90.6%
8 yrs80.0%
16 yrs78.1%

Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 3 to 16 years

Fail Rate %
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AgePass RateTests
3 yrs79.4%34
4 yrs91.4%35
5 yrs90.6%32
6 yrs87.9%33
7 yrs90.6%32
8 yrs80.0%30
16 yrs78.1%32

Pass Rate Trend

How the 2008 Suzuki Gsx pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.

Trend shows declining over 7 years

Pass Rate %
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BuiltPass RateTests
2024 (16 yrs)78.1%32
2016 (8 yrs)80%30
2015 (7 yrs)90.6%32
2014 (6 yrs)87.9%33
2013 (5 yrs)90.6%32
2012 (4 yrs)91.4%35
2011 (3 yrs)79.4%34

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2011
79.4%
Age (yrs) 3Tests 34Avg Mileage 7,628Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 11.8%
2012
91.4%
Age (yrs) 4Tests 35Avg Mileage 9,741Top Failure Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 8.6%
2013
90.6%
Age (yrs) 5Tests 32Avg Mileage 12,286Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 6.3%
2014
87.9%
Age (yrs) 6Tests 33Avg Mileage 13,468Top Failure Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 9.1%
2015
90.6%
Age (yrs) 7Tests 32Avg Mileage 14,595Top Failure Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 6.3%
2016
80.0%
Age (yrs) 8Tests 30Avg Mileage 15,521Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 16.7%
2024
78.1%
Age (yrs) 16Tests 32Avg Mileage 26,484Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 21.9%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 2008 Suzuki Gsx, with age trends.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
21.9%
— Consistent
Motorcycle structure and attachments
12.5%
— Consistent
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
7.8%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle drive system
6.7%
— Consistent
Motorcycle tyres and wheels
6.6%
— Consistent

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

Not enough data to compare failures across ages.

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About This Data

This page shows how Suzuki Gsx cars manufactured in 2008 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2011 to 2024, covering 228 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.

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