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RV58 KWA

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,036 mi
Last recorded34,036 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 KWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 34,036 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main stand area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly rusty

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

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front fork dust seals starting to perish

Front fork stanchions slightly corroded/pitted

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 33,846 miles

Drive chain rusty/worn.

Front Mudguard slightly loose

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 33,845 miles

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain rusty/worn.

Front Mudguard slightly loose

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 30,513 miles

Front Mudguard loose

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 27,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front fender loose

Fail 11 Nov 2021 27,298 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on offside full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front fender loose

Pass 12 Nov 2020 26,235 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 21,148 miles

Frame/swing arm rusty

Pass light not working

Fail 6 Apr 2019 21,142 miles

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

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

Front tyre starting to perish.

Main frame starting to rust.

Pass light not working

Rear wheel spindle hitting exhaust silencer on full compression

Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,425 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front brake lever slightly slow to return.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 19,413 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 19,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,712 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 13,394 miles

front tyre low on tread

front tyre perishing in tread

Fail 2 Sep 2014 8,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

front brake lever slightly notchy in operation

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Sep 2014 8,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

front brake lever slightly notchy in operation

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 2,544 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 1,961 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
Full Suzuki Gs 500 K7 reliability report

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RV58 KWA is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Blue 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 RV58 KWA, 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 RV58 KWA registered?

RV58 KWA is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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