2008 Suzuki GSX650 0.7L Petrol · HD08 HRA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on June 2026 at 32,240 miles resulted in a pass, it introduced an advisory for fluctuating front brake effort and a deteriorating registration plate. This follows a period in mid-2023 where the bike failed due to multiple safety-related defects, suggesting that the owner tends to address mechanical issues only when they result in an MOT failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 1,800 miles per year. There is a significant five-year gap between the April 2018 test at 28,096 miles and the August 2023 test, during which only 2,121 miles were recorded. Such low usage often implies long periods of stationary time, which frequently leads to degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid quality despite the low mechanicalometer reading. The recent accumulation of roughly 2,000 miles indicates consistent but light use. A buyer must specifically inspect the front braking system due to the reported fluctuation in effort noted in June 2026. This could indicate a failing master cylinder, a sticking caliper piston, or air in the hydraulic lines. The 2023 failure also highlighted a noisy exhaust and a worn drive chain; while these were rectified, the physical state of the chain and sprockets should be checked for seized rust. Given the history of low mileage and tyre failures in 2018, the age of the tyres is a critical factor as they often perish out before the tread is worn away on low-use vehicles.