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FH05 GXL

2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5

Silver Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,727 mi
Last recorded57,727 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK515,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 GXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 650 SK5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,727 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,732 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 56,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 51,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,019 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,926 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2016 34,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 24,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 23,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 23,227 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 23,227 miles

Inner Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Inner Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,797 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,077 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 19,077 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 14,142 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 14,124 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 2,032 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5?

Based on 3,944 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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FH05 GXL is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 in Silver with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,829 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 SK5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH05 GXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH05 GXL registered?

FH05 GXL is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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