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LX05 HNB

2005 Suzuki GSF650

Red Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,112 mi
Last recorded51,112 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF65015,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 HNB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 51,112 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BEGINNING TO PERISH BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 51,110 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected STICKING AND NOTCHY (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BEGINNING TO PERISH BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,667 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive and has tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,806 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 46,806 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle not returning (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,413 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,209 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower shock absorber bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,425 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Aug 2016 31,425 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,954 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,781 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 24,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,199 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 12,336 miles

few stiff links in drive chain

Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,797 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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LX05 HNB is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650 in Red with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX05 HNB, 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 LX05 HNB registered?

LX05 HNB is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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