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NL57 EAX

2007 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,456 mi
Last recorded16,456 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Gs 500 FK512,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 EAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,456 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 16,456 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,219 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 13,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,834 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 9,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,356 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 6,356 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2010 3,223 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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NL57 EAX is a 2007 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 12,550 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 FK5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL57 EAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL57 EAX registered?

NL57 EAX is a 2007 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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