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BT08 JYK

2008 Suzuki GS500F

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,626 mi
Last recorded13,626 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GS500F13,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JYK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 13,626 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight pitting to top of both front forks

Pass 9 Aug 2023 13,499 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded both at top of fork leg (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 13,372 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 12,807 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 12,221 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,409 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 8,523 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 8,523 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 5,709 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 1,806 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500F?

Based on 2,782 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Drive chain excessively loose 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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BT08 JYK is a 2008 Suzuki GS500F in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GS500F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 13,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500F fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 JYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GS500F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT08 JYK registered?

BT08 JYK is a 2008 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is BT08 JYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 JYK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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