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LJ55 UXA

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,768 mi
Last recorded7,768 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 UXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 7,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 7,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 7,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 6,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 6,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 6,025 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 5,997 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 5,287 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 5,287 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 3,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 3,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 3,334 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 2,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 1,061 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 1,060 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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LJ55 UXA is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 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 Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 13,464 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 Gs 500 FK5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 UXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ55 UXA registered?

LJ55 UXA is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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