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LJ05 UBX

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5

Blue Petrol 1402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,603 mi
Last recorded49,603 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K514,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1400 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 49,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 46,528 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 42,763 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 40,674 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 37,166 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 35,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,598 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 25,347 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 25,347 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 21,547 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,101 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,827 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,445 miles

large cut across rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,463 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 7,847 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 7,611 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 7,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 5,652 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 5,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5?

Based on 4,677 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
907
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
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LJ05 UBX is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 in Blue with a 1,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 14,436 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 1400 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 UBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 UBX registered?

LJ05 UBX is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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