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BO05 ARE

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,243 mi
Last recorded34,243 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK515,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 ARE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 34,243 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 34,243 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 31,827 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 29,417 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 26,963 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 22,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 22,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,795 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 11,375 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,503 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,598 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 23,598 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 13,312 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 13,312 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 8,765 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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BO05 ARE is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BO05 ARE, 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 BO05 ARE registered?

BO05 ARE is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is BO05 ARE safe to buy?

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