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SB05 VPD

2005 Suzuki GSF650

Red Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

33,981 mi
Last recorded33,981 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF65015,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 VPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 33,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 33,191 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 33,191 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 31,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 31,837 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 31,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 30,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2022 30,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 30,340 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 29,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 29,039 miles

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

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

L/H/F brake hose - not secured to fork leg

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 27,870 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 27,870 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 26,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 22,453 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,843 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

clutch pivots worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,650 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 21,650 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,703 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

slight play in clutch lever pivots

Pass 1 May 2013 20,275 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 16,839 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 10,226 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 9,737 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,737 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,014 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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SB05 VPD is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650 in Red with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SB05 VPD, 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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SB05 VPD is a 2005 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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