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HX55 ECW

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,670 mi
Last recorded49,670 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K516,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 ECW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,670 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

handle bars bent and slightly deformed

long travel on front brake lever

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,064 miles

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

handlebars bent on o/s

Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,513 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,786 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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HX55 ECW is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX55 ECW, 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 HX55 ECW registered?

HX55 ECW is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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