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KY55 TFE

2005 Suzuki GS500F

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,436 mi
Last recorded21,436 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS500F11,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 TFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 21,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 17,607 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 17,602 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front tyre perished in tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside mirror missing

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

Rear swingarm corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 8,286 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 8,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 8,069 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

right hand bar end weight bent

Fail 1 Jun 2017 8,069 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

right hand bar end weight bent

Pass 19 Dec 2015 7,834 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,678 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 7,122 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 7,047 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 May 2011 7,047 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 May 2010 6,479 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 5,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 1,717 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500F?

Based on 2,782 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Drive chain excessively loose 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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KY55 TFE is a 2005 Suzuki GS500F in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GS500F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 11,631 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 GS500F fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY55 TFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GS500F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY55 TFE is a 2005 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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