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HJ08 WEW

2008 Suzuki GS500F

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

20,005 mi
Last recorded20,005 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GS500F13,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 WEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 19,527 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 19,527 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 19,047 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 19,047 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,625 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn Lever pivets slightly worn! (3.1.3a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Shock rusty! (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 18,625 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn Lever pivets slightly worn! (3.1.3a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Shock rusty! (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 17,832 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 17,832 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 16,772 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 16,772 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 15,665 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 15,665 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 14,895 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2012 14,895 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,196 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 14,196 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500F?

Based on 2,782 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Drive chain excessively loose 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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HJ08 WEW is a 2008 Suzuki GS500F in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GS500F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 13,711 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 GS500F fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ08 WEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GS500F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ08 WEW registered?

HJ08 WEW is a 2008 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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