2008 SUZUKI GSF12501.3L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful inspection in August 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a significant mechanical failure immediately prior to that pass. In the August 2025 test at 36,803 miles, the motorcycle failed due to both nearside and offside front upper shock absorbers exhibiting serious fluid leaks. These components were clearly addressed, as the vehicle passed the subsequent test one mile later at 36,802 miles with no recorded defects. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 2,045 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2025, the vehicle covered 7,905 miles, indicating a consistent but light usage of roughly 2,600 miles annually. This low rate of travel suggests the engine and drivetrain components have undergone minimal mechanical stress. However, low mileage on a vehicle of this age often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluids due to age-related oxidation rather than mechanical wear. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the recently replaced shock absorbers are free of signs of weeping or perished seals. Given the long intervals between uses, it is vital to inspect the brake lines for cracking and tyres for flat spotting, which frequently occur when a vehicle sits for extended periods. While the MOT history shows a clean record for the past four years, the age of the frame necessitates a check for potential corrosion that may not have been flagged during a standard test.