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BF05 FWL

2005 Suzuki GSX1400

Black Petrol 1402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,687 mi
Last recorded29,687 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSX140015,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1400
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 29,687 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 28,500 miles

Front oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Oct 2021 26,345 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 23,450 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 11,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 10,464 miles

Rear tyre near limit

Fail 5 Jul 2017 10,464 miles

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

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

Rear tyre near limit

Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,461 miles

Rear tyre near limit

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Pass 3 May 2014 9,835 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 8,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,359 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 4,708 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1400?

Based on 66,306 MOT tests across 4,395 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
786
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 700
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 312
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 189
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
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BF05 FWL is a 2005 Suzuki GSX1400 in Black with a 1,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GSX1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 15,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSX1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 FWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GSX1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF05 FWL registered?

BF05 FWL is a 2005 Suzuki GSX1400, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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