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MK05 EHD

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,191 mi
Last recorded49,191 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 EHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 49,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 44,729 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 9,999 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 8,166 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 8,166 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 8,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 8,063 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 7,928 miles

Central Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 7,791 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 7,707 miles

rust on fork legs

rust on swing arm rear shock

Pass 27 Feb 2013 7,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 7,226 miles

Swing arm corroded .

Pass 22 Feb 2011 6,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 6,739 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 6,456 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 6,192 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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MK05 EHD is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 13,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK05 EHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK05 EHD registered?

MK05 EHD is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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