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OE54 VLR

2005 Suzuki GSF650

Black Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,953 mi
Last recorded45,953 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF65015,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 VLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 45,953 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 45,946 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Gear linkage slightly loose

Nearside Rear Chain guard loose ( missing a bolt)

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 41,375 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 41,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,528 miles

Drive chain joining link badly fitted.

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

Exhaust noisy No baffle fitted at time of test. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Engine oil pipes heavily corroded.

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Plug in rear tyre.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 39,528 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Drive chain joining link badly fitted.

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

Front Engine oil pipes heavily corroded.

Front Wheel not fitted in accordance with directional travel mark.

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Plug in rear tyre.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 39,528 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both tyres uneven wear.

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

Chain adjusters fitted incorrect.

Exhaust noisy No baffle fitted at time of test.. (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil pipe hose heavily corroded.

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

Nearside front fork dust seal damaged.

Oil leak under engine.

Pillion grab handle insecure.

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Throttle slightly sticking.

Unable to inspect front sprocket.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,628 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads wearing thin in both front calipers (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake lever damaged and shortened but still operable by rider

Nearside Front fork dust seal deteriorated

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

both tyres mis shaped

Fail 20 Sep 2019 38,574 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads wearing thin in both front calipers (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake lever damaged and shortened but still operable by rider

Nearside Front fork dust seal deteriorated

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

both tyres mis shaped

Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,475 miles

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

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

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,703 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,100 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,511 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,528 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 16,528 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,662 miles

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
Full Suzuki GSF650 reliability report

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OE54 VLR is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650 in Black with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE54 VLR, 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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OE54 VLR is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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