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NU08 VGR

2008 Suzuki GS500F

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,273 mi
Last recorded27,273 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GS500F13,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VGR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 27,273 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 27,273 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 26,324 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 24,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 24,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 23,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 23,478 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 23,088 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 22,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,491 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,170 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 15,170 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm REAR TYRE BELOW MIN - 110/70/17 BT45 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 5,553 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 1,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 1,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 1,624 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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NU08 VGR 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU08 VGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 VGR registered?

NU08 VGR is a 2008 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for NU08 VGR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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