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AO08 JKJ

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,836 mi
Last recorded44,836 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 42,487 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,875 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 41,875 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,429 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 41,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 33,365 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,365 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 33,365 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 33,365 miles

Rear Outer Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,602 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,076 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,238 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,865 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 14,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

gear lever loose

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 K7?

Based on 1,659 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
1,629
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Drive chain excessively loose 8
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AO08 JKJ is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 19,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gs 500 K7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 JKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 K7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 K7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO08 JKJ registered?

AO08 JKJ is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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