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J29 PEP

2005 Suzuki Gsx

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,877 mi
Last recorded94,877 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx11,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 PEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,877 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 94,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 16,890 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 75,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 16,509 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 16,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,031 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 15,054 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 May 2023 57,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 11,473 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 11,412 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 May 2022 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 8,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 55,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 8,487 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 54,392 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 5,679 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

advise gear lever has slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,287 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2018 3,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,981 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2017 742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,140 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,140 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has slight movement in it

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 12 Apr 2016 46,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has slight movement in it

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 43,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brakepipes have been coated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brakepipes have been coated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,858 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 40,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,850 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,421 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge 2mm on both inside edges

rear reg plate detiorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,109 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx?

Based on 18,575 MOT tests across 2,503 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
895
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
2,503
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 109
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
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J29 PEP is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 11,996 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 Gsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J29 PEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J29 PEP is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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