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RF08 JJO

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Grey Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,598 mi
Last recorded19,598 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 JJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 19,598 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 17,182 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/70-H17 BT45 Worn down too 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 130/70-H17 BT46 Worn down too 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 17,182 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front Lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/70-H17 BT45 Worn down too 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 130/70-H17 BT46 Worn down too 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 15,406 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 15,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member of cradle frame has rust hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 14,128 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2021 12,491 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 12,059 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 11,873 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front left fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 11,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 11,067 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 11,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 8,865 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 8,480 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 8,480 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 8,287 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 7,117 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 7,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 5,293 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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RF08 JJO is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Grey with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF08 JJO, 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 RF08 JJO registered?

RF08 JJO is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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