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CA05 XCZ

2005 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K5

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,323 mi
Last recorded43,323 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K515,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 1000 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 43,323 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2026 43,211 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick all pads low but offside outer nearly to metal (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2025 42,206 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 41,423 miles

front brake fluid reservoir close to min level

Pass 31 Jan 2022 39,692 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 39,692 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,390 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 38,562 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 38,562 miles

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,326 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 35,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 28,977 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,899 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

day time mot issued lights masked over

Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,876 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 23,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

headlight bulb shroud detatced and resting on bulb.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 17,226 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,491 miles

no plate light inoperative

Fail 29 Feb 2008 11,491 miles

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

no plate light inoperative

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K5?

Based on 7,712 MOT tests across 692 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
927
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 91
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 37
Headlamp aim too high 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 27
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CA05 XCZ is a 2005 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K5 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,346 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 Gsxr 1000 K5 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA05 XCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA05 XCZ registered?

CA05 XCZ is a 2005 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K5, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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