2008 Suzuki GSF 1250SA K8 1.2L Petrol · ST08 KDU

The vehicle presents a stable and positive roadworthiness profile, evidenced by its most recent MOT pass on 9 April 2026 at 21,830 miles with no defects recorded. This follows a clean pass in April 2025 at 19,894 miles, indicating that the motorcycle has been maintained to a high standard in recent years. The absence of advisories in the last two testing cycles suggests that previous minor issues have been addressed and that the current mechanical condition is consistent. The mileage history shows exceptionally low usage for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,213 miles per year. Between March 2020 and March 2023, the motorcycle covered only 374 miles, suggesting significant periods of stationary storage. A more recent increase in usage is evident between April 2024 and April 2025, where the mileage rose by 3,374 miles, and again between 2025 and 2026 with an additional 1,936 miles. This shift from long-term storage to more regular annual use is a positive indicator for the health of seals and fluids, though it necessitates closer inspection of components that degrade during inactivity. A buyer should pay particular attention to the braking system. The April 2024 test at 16,520 miles flagged slight corrosion to the ferrules at the caliper end of the rear brake hose. While the 2025 and 2026 tests show no further issues, the presence of corrosion on hydraulic lines warrants a physical check for any signs of weeping, swelling, or further degradation of the hose integrity. The 2018 advisory regarding a front tyre worn close to the legal limit indicates that consumable maintenance has been managed in the past, but the low annual mileage means tyres may be aged rather than worn. Given the history of long periods of inactivity, a thorough inspection of the fuel system, battery health, and tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking is advisable. The 2014 failure regarding headlamp aim and stop lamp illumination was resolved promptly, showing that the vehicle's electrical and lighting systems have been maintained. Overall, the record reflects a well-kept machine that has transitioned from a low-use commuter or storage vehicle into a more regularly ridden motorcycle.