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BG05 BWD

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,159 mi
Last recorded27,159 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK515,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,159 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,397 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 25,393 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,500 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 19,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 193,394 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 19,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,186 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 11,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 9,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 8,752 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2008 8,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2006

Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.B2b)

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

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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BG05 BWD is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG05 BWD, 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 BG05 BWD registered?

BG05 BWD is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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