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LS05 XHL

2005 Suzuki GSF650

Blue Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

14,895 mi
Last recorded14,895 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF65015,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 14,895 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 14,895 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 14,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 13,982 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm has rusting ---- clean and repaint ? (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 13,982 miles

Offside Front 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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm has rusting ---- clean and repaint ? (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 12,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 11,839 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 11,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 11,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 11,559 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 10,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 10,417 miles

Brake performance not tested tyres obviously underinflated and dust caps seized so cannot inflate (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested tyres obviously underinflated and dust caps seized so cannot inflate (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 9,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 8,112 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL at the Banjo (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Organic pads over 50% worn, corrossion evident (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit MIDDLE SECTION NEAR LIMIT (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2014 7,856 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 7,856 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 7,762 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 7,753 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 6,841 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 6,841 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 3,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 3,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 2,798 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 2,293 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF650?

Based on 44,060 MOT tests across 3,774 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 306
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 244
Drive chain excessively loose 146
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 138
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LS05 XHL is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650 in Blue with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GSF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 15,969 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 GSF650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS05 XHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GSF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS05 XHL registered?

LS05 XHL is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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