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BT08 ZLK

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,753 mi
Last recorded40,753 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ZLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 40,753 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 39,563 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 34,904 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 34,904 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 32,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 31,148 miles

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

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

Suspect rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2017 29,153 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

suspect front disc starting to crack

Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,736 miles

suspect front disc starting to crack

Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,028 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 21,028 miles

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

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 Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 18,629 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 15,391 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 10,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 10,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 7,601 miles

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

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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BT08 ZLK is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT08 ZLK, 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 BT08 ZLK registered?

BT08 ZLK is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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