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CU05 FHA

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,535 mi
Last recorded43,535 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 FHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 43,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 43,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 41,917 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 38,591 miles

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Top yolk clamp bolts short.

Fail 12 Mar 2022 38,591 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Top yolk clamp bolts short.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 36,665 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 36,665 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 28,694 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,289 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,172 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 14,172 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,483 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 11,473 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 7,419 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 7,187 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 7,187 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,144 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 7,144 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 7,020 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,020 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 6,883 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,898 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
Full Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 reliability report

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CU05 FHA is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU05 FHA, 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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CU05 FHA is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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