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LL08 VMY

2008 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,593 mi
Last recorded41,593 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GS50014,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 VMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 41,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 39,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 38,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 37,042 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 37,041 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 36,329 miles

Both handlebar switch gear loose on bars .

Engine revs high at tick over .

Horn very quiet .

Pass 4 May 2017 34,402 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 34,332 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm only 10 psi at time of test (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,360 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 8,743 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

handle bars possible bent

Pass 17 Jun 2013 6,390 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

CUT TO REAR TYRE

Pass 23 May 2012 4,951 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 2,239 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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LL08 VMY is a 2008 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LL08 VMY, 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 LL08 VMY registered?

LL08 VMY is a 2008 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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