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LE57 NHL

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Grey Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

29,291 mi
Last recorded29,291 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 NHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,291 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,071 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 25,484 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 25,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 22,162 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 22,162 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 20,466 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 20,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,538 miles

Centre stand damaged.

Front and rear discs worn.

Front tyre starting to perish.

Main swing arm corroded, advise attention.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 17,406 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 17,406 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly grip loose (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,988 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 15,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 15,031 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 13,217 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 13,217 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 9,583 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 9,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,742 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 7,742 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 6,556 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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LE57 NHL is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Grey with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LE57 NHL, 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 LE57 NHL registered?

LE57 NHL is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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The MOT history for LE57 NHL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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