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BG05 NSK

2005 Suzuki GSXR1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

24,641 mi
Last recorded24,641 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSXR100015,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NSK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 24,641 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 24,014 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 24,013 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 23,806 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 23,805 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 22,946 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 22,657 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 22,657 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate incorrect size (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 22,581 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 22,096 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 20,114 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,868 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 19,857 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 17,479 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,083 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 3,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 3,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BG05 NSK is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG05 NSK, 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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What year was BG05 NSK registered?

BG05 NSK is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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