MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?
Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ05 EKX is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GJ05 EKX, 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 GJ05 EKX registered?
GJ05 EKX is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 5 March 2005.
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