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YC58 LOH

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,022 mi
Last recorded59,022 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 LOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 59,022 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

clutch cable too tight

Fail 26 Feb 2025 59,022 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

clutch cable too tight

Fail 21 Feb 2025 58,930 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating kink in front master cylinder pipe (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement throttle (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Fuel cap ineffective fuel cap lock insecure and falls out (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear shock linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticks on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 57,408 miles

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

gear lever slightly loose

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,595 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,594 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,485 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 46,485 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fuel cap missing key missing unable to gain access (7.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 38,918 miles

Rear Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 38,918 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,147 miles

Fairing lower broken

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 32,147 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fairing lower broken

Front brake lever operates in stages

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 24,284 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,661 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 9,476 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 9,476 miles

Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Upper Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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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YC58 LOH is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YC58 LOH, 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 YC58 LOH registered?

YC58 LOH is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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