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RA55 WRR

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,226 mi
Last recorded41,226 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K516,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 WRR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 41,216 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working front lever brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked seperation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 38,022 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 38,021 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 38,014 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,679 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,820 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 32,274 miles

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

rear brake disc worn

Pass 19 May 2014 32,274 miles

rear brake disc worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,228 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

swing arm corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,267 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 22,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 16,925 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 16,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 10,803 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 10,803 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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
Full Suzuki Gs 500 K5 reliability report

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RA55 WRR is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RA55 WRR, 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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RA55 WRR is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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