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DK55 EVW

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,285 mi
Last recorded21,285 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K516,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 EVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 21,285 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 21,284 miles

Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 21,280 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,794 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

swing arm corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 19,792 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

swing arm corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,999 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 13,490 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 11,644 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 7,787 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 5,467 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 K5?

Based on 1,714 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,188
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Drive chain worn to excess 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
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DK55 EVW is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 16,613 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 K5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK55 EVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK55 EVW registered?

DK55 EVW is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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