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SJ55 XKN

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,805 mi
Last recorded31,805 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K516,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 XKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 31,805 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,185 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 30,949 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 30,172 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,739 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 28,738 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 28,513 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 28,513 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,115 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 24,530 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 23,882 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 21,867 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,812 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,013 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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
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SJ55 XKN is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ55 XKN, 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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What year was SJ55 XKN registered?

SJ55 XKN is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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