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GR57 DDY

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Green Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,318 mi
Last recorded42,318 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 DDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 42,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 42,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 40,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from header pipes (6.1.2 (a))

N/S footrest bent but does not affect handling

Oil leak from valve cover

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2024 40,912 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from header gaskets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

N/S footrest bent but does not affect handling

Oil leak from valve cover

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2023 40,528 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 40,519 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,731 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 37,731 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 37,689 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre off side (4.1.3(ii))

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired head lamp glass cracked (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,344 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 33,338 miles

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

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,100 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,046 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,849 miles

front tyre mishaped close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,314 miles

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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GR57 DDY is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Green with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GR57 DDY, 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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GR57 DDY is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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