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MJ05 KKA

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,386 mi
Last recorded16,386 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K516,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 KKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 16,386 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 16,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 15,799 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 15,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 14,341 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 14,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 12,959 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 11,625 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 11,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 10,179 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 6,646 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 6,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 3,822 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 2,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 1,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 1,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 774 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 739 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 K5?

Based on 1,714 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,188
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Drive chain worn to excess 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
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MJ05 KKA is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 16,613 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 K5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ05 KKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ05 KKA registered?

MJ05 KKA is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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