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RA55 WRV

2005 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,415 mi
Last recorded29,415 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 WRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 29,415 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket missing bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,321 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 29,321 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 28,882 miles

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

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

Rear tyre under inflated slightly

Pass 13 May 2013 28,634 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,583 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 14,247 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 12,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,153 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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RA55 WRV is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,280 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 GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA55 WRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA55 WRV registered?

RA55 WRV is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is RA55 WRV safe to buy?

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