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KY08 EBP

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Grey Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,660 mi
Last recorded43,660 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 EBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 43,660 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 43,660 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 36,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 31,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 24,731 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 21,152 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,415 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Jul 2020 17,922 miles

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

Front Forks slightly corroded Rust spots to stanchions but not leaking (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 17,859 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 17,859 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 17,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 17,854 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,854 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 17,841 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 17,841 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 17,807 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,254 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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KY08 EBP 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 77.8%.

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 KY08 EBP, 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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KY08 EBP is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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