MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear brake slightly spongy
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 K7?
Based on 1,659 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GK08 XCH is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GK08 XCH, 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 GK08 XCH registered?
GK08 XCH is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 3 March 2008.
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