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RO08 ZYH

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,245 mi
Last recorded37,245 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 ZYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 37,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,697 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 36,129 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 36,129 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 36,125 miles

Drive chain excessively loose fouling on centre stand (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber insecurely attached bolt for linkage to frame loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative non standard rear shock fouling swingarm and does not compress correctly (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 May 2018 36,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2016 34,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,751 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 31,819 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,787 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 20,546 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front brake pads worn tappered

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

rear brake travel

Pass 4 May 2011 20,546 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front brake pads worn tappered

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

rear brake travel

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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RO08 ZYH is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RO08 ZYH, 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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RO08 ZYH is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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