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SN05 JUO

2005 Suzuki GS500F

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,783 mi
Last recorded18,783 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS500F11,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 JUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 18,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 18,560 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 18,560 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 18,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 18,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 18,017 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 17,916 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 17,916 miles

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 17,194 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 16,946 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 16,607 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 16,607 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,475 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 14,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front forks slight corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 8,861 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 8,860 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,797 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,725 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 7,725 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,547 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 3,294 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500F?

Based on 2,782 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Drive chain excessively loose 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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SN05 JUO is a 2005 Suzuki GS500F in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GS500F models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 11,631 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 GS500F fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN05 JUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GS500F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN05 JUO registered?

SN05 JUO is a 2005 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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