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RA55 WRT

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,572 mi
Last recorded53,572 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K516,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 WRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,572 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise nearside front foot peg damaged

advise rusty swing arm

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,788 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 47,534 miles

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

riders seat has extra padding

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 32,617 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

light damage to front brake reservoir

Pass 19 May 2014 31,159 miles

front brake lever slightly bent

Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,633 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

swing arm corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,375 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 29,375 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 22,617 miles

front brake lever bent

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,423 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 18,300 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 11,116 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 11,116 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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)

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

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 WRT is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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