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CA05 ZVY

2005 Suzuki GSF650

Red Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,946 mi
Last recorded37,946 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF65015,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ZVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 37,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 37,694 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 36,253 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 34,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 32,827 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,208 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 30,156 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly heated grip fouling (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn to excess seized links (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,854 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 20,722 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 28 May 2014 20,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,257 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 14,257 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2012 9,049 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 9,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 7,202 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 6,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,063 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 4,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 4,912 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF650?

Based on 44,060 MOT tests across 3,774 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 306
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 244
Drive chain excessively loose 146
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 138
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CA05 ZVY is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650 in Red with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GSF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 15,969 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 GSF650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA05 ZVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GSF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA05 ZVY is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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