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AU05 BSO

2005 Suzuki GSXR1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,923 mi
Last recorded50,923 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSXR100015,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 BSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 50,923 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,973 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,152 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 46,150 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Left handle bar grip not secure

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,749 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure Seat fairing (6.1.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 41,144 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure Seat fairing (6.1.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,700 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake pads loose in front brake caliper but not insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2012 27,109 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

front brake pads loose in front brake caliper but not insecure

Pass 13 May 2011 20,018 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 20,018 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,174 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,961 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1000?

Based on 116,687 MOT tests across 10,071 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
10,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,205
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,144
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 540
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 493
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 370
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AU05 BSO is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 15,113 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 GSXR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 BSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 BSO is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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