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FY08 UMW

2008 Suzuki GS500F

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,792 mi
Last recorded28,792 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GS500F13,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 UMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 28,792 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2024 28,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 28,118 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 27,438 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 27,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 26,487 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 25,166 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 24,057 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 24,055 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 21,972 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 20,397 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 20,397 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 9,557 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 6,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 3,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 3,013 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500F?

Based on 2,782 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Drive chain excessively loose 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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FY08 UMW is a 2008 Suzuki GS500F in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki GS500F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 13,711 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 GS500F fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY08 UMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki GS500F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY08 UMW registered?

FY08 UMW is a 2008 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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