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LY05 WEJ

2005 Suzuki GSF650

Silver Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,182 mi
Last recorded27,182 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF65015,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 WEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 27,182 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 27,178 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 26,349 miles

HEAD LIGHTLENSE CRACKED

Pass 8 Jul 2023 24,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 23,755 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 23,755 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 23,472 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 21,899 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 20,450 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 20,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 18,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 18,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low on main beam (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 16,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 16,917 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,010 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 16,008 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 13,489 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 13,479 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

abs lamp on

Pass 16 May 2012 9,602 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 6,884 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 6,884 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,492 miles

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

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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LY05 WEJ is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650 in Silver with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LY05 WEJ, 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 LY05 WEJ registered?

LY05 WEJ is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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