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BT05 EXB

2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5

Red Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,740 mi
Last recorded1,740 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK515,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 650 SK5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 1,740 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 1,736 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015
Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,886 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 36,886 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 29,535 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 26,487 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 21,645 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 13,334 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 4,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 2,003 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 2,003 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5?

Based on 3,944 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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BT05 EXB is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 in Red with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,829 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 Gsf 650 SK5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 EXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT05 EXB registered?

BT05 EXB is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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