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LC08 HVR

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Grey Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,569 mi
Last recorded21,569 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 HVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 21,569 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 15,528 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 14,993 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 14,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 14,246 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 13,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 13,731 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 13,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,618 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 13,612 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 13,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,269 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres on 1.6mm

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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LC08 HVR is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Grey with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC08 HVR, 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 LC08 HVR registered?

LC08 HVR is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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