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PY57 BVA

2008 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,690 mi
Last recorded17,690 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GS50014,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 BVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 17,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 17,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 16,836 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 16,785 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 16,732 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 14,976 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,343 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 13,343 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation bled rear brake, air pocket in brake line. (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 11,344 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 11,344 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 7,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 7,712 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 7,613 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,085 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 7,085 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 5,948 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 2,211 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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PY57 BVA is a 2008 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PY57 BVA, 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 PY57 BVA registered?

PY57 BVA is a 2008 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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The MOT history for PY57 BVA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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