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AV05 CMZ

2005 Suzuki GSXR1000

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,383 mi
Last recorded48,383 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSXR100015,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 48,383 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 45,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 41,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 41,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 34,113 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 34,113 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 27,264 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20% (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 22,976 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 22,976 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 21,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2018 21,754 miles

no number plate light fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,687 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 21,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 21,588 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,865 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 20,865 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)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 19,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 19,784 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,188 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,929 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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AV05 CMZ is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV05 CMZ, 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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AV05 CMZ is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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