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VA07 OKE

2007 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

13,530 mi
Last recorded13,530 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Gs 500 FK512,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 OKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 13,530 miles

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

Front Front tyre is showing signs of slight perishing, not excessive 110/70-17

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension linkage is also slightly corroded but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 13,061 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 13,061 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (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))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 12,560 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 12,560 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 12,020 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 11,388 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (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))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 11,388 miles

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

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (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 5 Aug 2021 10,715 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (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 corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 10,715 miles

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

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (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 corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 10,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 9,037 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 9,037 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 8,173 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 7,173 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 7,172 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 6,028 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2015 4,988 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 3,919 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 2,503 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 2,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 2,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 2,192 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Full Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 reliability report

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VA07 OKE is a 2007 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 12,550 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 FK5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA07 OKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA07 OKE is a 2007 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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