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EF08 TWP

2008 Suzuki GS500F

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,072 mi
Last recorded26,072 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GS500F13,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 TWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,072 miles

only 1 rear light bulb working

only running on 1 cylinder

l/h grip spins but not insecure

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,070 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 25,669 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 25,669 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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EF08 TWP is a 2008 Suzuki GS500F in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF08 TWP, 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 EF08 TWP registered?

EF08 TWP is a 2008 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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