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WG08 XKV

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Grey Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

31,401 mi
Last recorded31,401 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 31,401 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 31,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 31,128 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 31,056 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 30,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,305 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 29,304 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,547 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 19,796 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 19,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 18,125 miles

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

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

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

clutch lever broken

Fail 17 Jan 2017 18,125 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch lever broken

Pass 22 May 2015 15,851 miles

Clutch lever broken

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front forks pitted

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

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

Rear tyre has multiple repairs

Fail 16 May 2015 15,848 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Chain adjuster insecure

Clutch lever broken

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front forks pitted

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear tyre has multiple repairs

Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,592 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 10,693 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,693 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 8,473 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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WG08 XKV is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Grey with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG08 XKV, 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 WG08 XKV registered?

WG08 XKV is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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