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CV05 KNJ

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,956 mi
Last recorded13,956 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 KNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,723 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Handlebars bent

Fail 6 Sep 2010 13,723 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Handlebars bent

Pass 16 Feb 2010 13,243 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 13,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,025 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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CV05 KNJ is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV05 KNJ, 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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What year was CV05 KNJ registered?

CV05 KNJ is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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