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AU05 BVA

2005 Suzuki GSXR1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,889 mi
Last recorded42,889 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSXR100015,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 BVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 42,889 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 38,259 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 33,326 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 33,326 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear brake pads not making full contact with complete area of disc

Pass 16 Feb 2022 29,132 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 25,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 25,247 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 25,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

single seat fitted and no rear footrests

Fail 4 Jun 2016 25,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

single seat fitted and no rear footrests

Fail 8 Jun 2015 24,300 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,300 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 23,373 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 19,710 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 18,845 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 16,233 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 13,068 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,314 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 10,314 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 BVA is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BVA, 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 BVA is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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