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BD05 JTV

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,107 mi
Last recorded30,107 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK515,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 JTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 30,107 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 26,002 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 25,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,224 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 23,665 miles

rear brake working but has long travel

Pass 8 May 2019 18,754 miles

front brake flex not in clips

Pass 14 Apr 2018 16,242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,872 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 13,663 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 13,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 10,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,967 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,345 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 8,310 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 7,509 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 7,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 6,681 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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BD05 JTV is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD05 JTV, 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 BD05 JTV registered?

BD05 JTV is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BD05 JTV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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