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PG08 FMX

2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7

Grey Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,795 mi
Last recorded54,795 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K719,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 FMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 54,795 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 54,794 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component deflated (5.2.3 (f))

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 54,752 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 54,752 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,749 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

advise bar end caps missing

advise front tyre on 2.00mm

advise swinging arm showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2015 51,746 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 51,746 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,205 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front mudguard broken.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,013 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,310 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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
Full Suzuki Gs 500 K7 reliability report

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PG08 FMX is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7 in Grey with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PG08 FMX, 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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PG08 FMX is a 2008 Suzuki Gs 500 K7, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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