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HG08 JZR

2008 Suzuki GS500

Grey Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,105 mi
Last recorded36,105 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GS50014,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,105 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 36,098 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 33,176 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 33,175 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure LEFT (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 31,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 27,728 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 27,728 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,343 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight freeplay on floating disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,273 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 21,258 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. head light hitting front mudguard (2.3.6a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension has slight corrosion both fork stanchions rusty and slightly pitted (2.3.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 17,541 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 16,263 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 16,263 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 13,518 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,040 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2012 11,040 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2011 6,728 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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HG08 JZR is a 2008 Suzuki GS500 in Grey with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 14,156 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 GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG08 JZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HG08 JZR registered?

HG08 JZR is a 2008 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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