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WM08 CBU

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Grey Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,702 mi
Last recorded64,702 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 CBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,702 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 64,458 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion some areas painted preventing proper inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 64,434 miles

Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced brace bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion some areas painted preventing proper inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 64,103 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 62,985 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,799 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,292 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,160 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,261 miles

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

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

slight damage to head light and clocks

Pass 17 May 2013 35,935 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 26,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 16,315 miles

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

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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WM08 CBU is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Grey with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM08 CBU, 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 WM08 CBU registered?

WM08 CBU is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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