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CN05 BKG

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,189 mi
Last recorded30,189 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 BKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 30,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 30,189 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 28,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,355 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 24,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 18,750 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 18,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 15,439 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 15,229 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front heated grip cables may foul steering

Rear rear swing arm has corrosion both sides and near suspension linkage

Pass 10 Jun 2015 11,105 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 11,001 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 10,770 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2012 10,770 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 8,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 5,019 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 4,849 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 3,856 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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CN05 BKG is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 13,464 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 Gs 500 FK5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN05 BKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN05 BKG is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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