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FE05 LVA

2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 K5

Blue Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,351 mi
Last recorded44,351 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 K515,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 LVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 650 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2024 44,351 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess Connecting link insecure (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 44,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 43,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,284 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,477 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 40,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 36,581 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 35,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,542 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 33,542 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation perished (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,799 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 28,799 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,775 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 24,680 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged STRONG ADVISE (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged STRONG ADVISE (4.1.2c)

slight bind felt when front wheel turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Pass 21 Mar 2015 21,719 miles

front and rear brake discs becomming pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,498 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,028 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 16,865 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 16,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 14,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 12,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 8,352 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 650 K5?

Based on 4,906 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Drive chain excessively loose 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 21
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FE05 LVA is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 K5 in Blue with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 15,683 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 Gsf 650 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE05 LVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 650 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 650 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE05 LVA registered?

FE05 LVA is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 K5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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