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HG08 ZMZ

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,203 mi
Last recorded21,203 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 ZMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 21,203 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 21,203 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 15,403 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm & lower frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 15,403 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm & lower frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 10,186 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm (6.1.1a)

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

Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 9 Jan 2018 10,186 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm (6.1.1a)

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

Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jan 2017 8,451 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 8,058 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swinging arm (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,053 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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HG08 ZMZ is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG08 ZMZ, 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 HG08 ZMZ registered?

HG08 ZMZ is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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