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BF05 FWO

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,958 mi
Last recorded31,958 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK515,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 31,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 30,970 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 30,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,057 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 29,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 27,960 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 26,218 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 26,187 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 24,205 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 21,470 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,470 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,218 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 18,218 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,137 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 10,626 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 5,664 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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BF05 FWO is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF05 FWO, 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 BF05 FWO registered?

BF05 FWO is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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