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PL05 PGF

2005 Suzuki GSF650

Blue Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,413 mi
Last recorded38,413 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF65015,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 PGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 38,413 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 38,413 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 38,386 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 38,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,270 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 38,270 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 37,410 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 34,840 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 34,840 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 31,851 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,706 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,756 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,538 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 19,052 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2012 16,360 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 8,816 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 7,200 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 6,010 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
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PL05 PGF is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650 in Blue with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PL05 PGF, 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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PL05 PGF is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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