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BD08 UVC

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,180 mi
Last recorded17,180 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 17,180 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 17,180 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork legs repaired (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2026 17,180 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 17,145 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left and right hand leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 17,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 17,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 17,015 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 17,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 16,844 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 16,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 13,150 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 13,124 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 12,039 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 10,540 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 9,458 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 7,417 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyre side wall starting to perish and crack.

Pass 21 May 2011 7,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyre side wall starting to perish and crack.

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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BD08 UVC is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD08 UVC, 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 BD08 UVC registered?

BD08 UVC is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is BD08 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 UVC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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