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2008 Suzuki Gsx650 — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 2008 perform at MOT as they age

18 years
Current Age
76.7%
Latest Pass Rate
326
Total Tests (All Years)
25,630 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Compared to Average at Age 13

This car: 76.7%
Average: 53.1%

✅ 23.6% above average (13033 models compared)

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 2008 Suzuki Gsx650 as it ages.

3 yrs86.4%
4 yrs95.7%
5 yrs90.2%
6 yrs81.4%
7 yrs76.6%
8 yrs97.3%
9 yrs75.7%
13 yrs76.7%

Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 3 to 13 years

Fail Rate %
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AgePass RateTests
3 yrs86.4%44
4 yrs95.7%47
5 yrs90.2%41
6 yrs81.4%43
7 yrs76.6%47
8 yrs97.3%37
9 yrs75.7%37
13 yrs76.7%30

Pass Rate Trend

How the 2008 Suzuki Gsx650 pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.

Trend shows declining over 8 years

Pass Rate %
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BuiltPass RateTests
2021 (13 yrs)76.7%30
2017 (9 yrs)75.7%37
2016 (8 yrs)97.3%37
2015 (7 yrs)76.6%47
2014 (6 yrs)81.4%43
2013 (5 yrs)90.2%41
2012 (4 yrs)95.7%47
2011 (3 yrs)86.4%44

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2011
86.4%
Age (yrs) 3Tests 44Avg Mileage 8,188Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 4.5%
2012
95.7%
Age (yrs) 4Tests 47Avg Mileage 10,980Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 2.1%
2013
90.2%
Age (yrs) 5Tests 41Avg Mileage 14,314Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 7.3%
2014
81.4%
Age (yrs) 6Tests 43Avg Mileage 15,968Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 14.0%
2015
76.6%
Age (yrs) 7Tests 47Avg Mileage 18,012Top Failure Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 21.3%
2016
97.3%
Age (yrs) 8Tests 37Avg Mileage 21,646Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 2.7%
2017
75.7%
Age (yrs) 9Tests 37Avg Mileage 22,645Top Failure Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 29.7%
2021
76.7%
Age (yrs) 13Tests 30Avg Mileage 25,630Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 20.0%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 2008 Suzuki Gsx650, with age trends.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
13.3%
— Consistent
Motorcycle tyres and wheels
12.4%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle brakes
10.4%
↑ Increases with age
Motorcycle steering and suspension
7.6%
— Consistent
Motorcycle drive system
6.7%
↑ Increases with age

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

CategoryAt YoungestAt OldestChangeTrend
Motorcycle brakes4.5% (3 yrs)20.0% (13 yrs)
+15.5%
🔴 ↑

Other Manufacture Years

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About This Data

This page shows how Suzuki Gsx650 cars manufactured in 2008 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2011 to 2021, covering 326 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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