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AE05 KUB

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

38,937 mi
Last recorded38,937 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK515,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 KUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 38,937 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 37,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 33,864 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

missing fairings

Fail 4 Mar 2024 33,864 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

missing fairings

Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,468 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 32,453 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 31,664 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 31,327 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,810 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,267 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 29,267 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 26,627 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 26,627 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,847 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 22,838 miles

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,807 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 19,807 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,751 miles

Centre Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Apr 2013 12,774 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

non standard silencers

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,552 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 9,004 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 8,502 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5?

Based on 2,316 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
839
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
wheel bearings have excessive free play 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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AE05 KUB is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 15,544 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 Gsx 1300 RK5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 KUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 KUB registered?

AE05 KUB is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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