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YH08 DPK

2008 Suzuki GS500F

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,781 mi
Last recorded14,781 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki GS500F13,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 DPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 14,781 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 14,781 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 13,903 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 13,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 11,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 9,433 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 9,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 9,395 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 9,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 9,362 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 9,163 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 9,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 8,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 7,206 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 6,765 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 5,199 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,199 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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YH08 DPK 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 76.5%.

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

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 YH08 DPK, 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 YH08 DPK registered?

YH08 DPK is a 2008 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is YH08 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 DPK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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