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CK08 WWO

2008 Suzuki GS500

Grey Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,107 mi
Last recorded9,107 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GS50014,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 WWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 9,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 9,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 8,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 8,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,729 miles

Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 8,729 miles

Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,952 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 23 May 2011 7,950 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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CK08 WWO is a 2008 Suzuki GS500 in Grey with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 14,156 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 GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK08 WWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CK08 WWO registered?

CK08 WWO is a 2008 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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