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CV57 ZNF

2008 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

28,850 mi
Last recorded28,850 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GS50014,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 ZNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 28,850 miles

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

Front brake pads slight corrosion

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 28,713 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 28,398 miles

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 28,394 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) 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 insecure (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 23,229 miles

RECOMEND LUBRICATE DRIVE CHAIN.

Fail 20 Apr 2019 23,229 miles

RECOMEND LUBRICATE DRIVE CHAIN.

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 20,915 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 20,911 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,349 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 20,349 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 19,097 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 19,097 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,012 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 14,009 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 9,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 8,589 miles

front tyre uneven ware

Pass 4 Feb 2012 5,883 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 2,750 miles

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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CV57 ZNF is a 2008 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV57 ZNF, 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 CV57 ZNF registered?

CV57 ZNF is a 2008 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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