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AU05 BWE

2005 Suzuki GSXR1000

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,003 mi
Last recorded30,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSXR100015,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 BWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,003 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,721 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 29,721 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 29,617 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 29,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Headlamp mounted on brackets , requires correcting (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,570 miles

Drive chain adjustment incorrect

Frame heavily painted

Front brake reservoir attachment poor

Handlebars not central ,a lot more to n/s

Rear brake hose banjo corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 28,570 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain adjustment incorrect

Frame heavily painted

Front brake reservoir attachment poor

Handlebars not central ,a lot more to n/s

Rear brake hose banjo corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 27,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 27,690 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 25,417 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,981 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 18,597 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,597 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 15,457 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,931 miles

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 BWE is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWE, 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 BWE is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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