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LX05 BUA

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,749 mi
Last recorded55,749 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK515,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 55,749 miles

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

Front tyre worn unevenly

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 55,748 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,736 miles

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

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

side stand stiff

Pass 6 May 2020 47,162 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 46,126 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,341 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 40,691 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 40,676 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,133 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 32,320 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 31,001 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,226 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,195 miles

Clutch fluid level low.

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 13,858 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5?

Based on 2,316 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
839
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
wheel bearings have excessive free play 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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LX05 BUA is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 15,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX05 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX05 BUA is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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