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HY05 BUS

2005 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,260 mi
Last recorded35,260 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z14,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 BUS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R-Z
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 35,260 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 33,623 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 33,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 32,550 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 32,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 31,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2019 30,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,823 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,318 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 29,318 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,443 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 27,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,275 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,910 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,568 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,920 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R-Z?

Based on 7,377 MOT tests across 570 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
912
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 101
wheel bearings have excessive free play 45
Headlamp aim too low 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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HY05 BUS is a 2005 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,974 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 GSX1300R-Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY05 BUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R-Z typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R-Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY05 BUS is a 2005 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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