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GL08 TSZ

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Grey Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

7,922 mi
Last recorded7,922 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 TSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 7,922 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing Arm Rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Linkage Rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 7,878 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 7,835 miles

Fuel system component leaking RHS CARBURETOR (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 7,768 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 7,721 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 7,669 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tight spot in drive chain

Pass 5 Jul 2018 7,612 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

oil leak in sump area.

Fail 5 Jul 2018 7,583 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

oil leak in sump area.

chain excessively tight, likely to cause damage.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 7,456 miles

Oil leak Nearside engine cover ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 7,456 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Oil leak Nearside engine cover ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 7,018 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 6,961 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both fork seals blown, O/S is worse and appears to be very little oil in both forks. (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 6,217 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 5,909 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 5,909 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 5,839 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 5,707 miles

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

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
Full Suzuki Gs 500 K7 reliability report

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GL08 TSZ is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Grey with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL08 TSZ, 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 GL08 TSZ registered?

GL08 TSZ is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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