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SN05 OAY

2005 Suzuki Gsf 1200 Sz K5

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

31,370 mi
Last recorded31,370 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsf 1200 Sz K516,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 OAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 1200 Sz K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 30,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 29,300 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 28,762 miles

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced Not all LED elements working. (Including the position lamp.) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 27,962 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 27,962 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 25,799 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 24,367 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 22,830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,002 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,438 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 16,438 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,877 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 13,877 miles

Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,542 miles

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

off side seat panel screw missing and 2 screws loose. Near side seat panel 1 screw missing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,477 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 11,458 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 10,297 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,297 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 10,086 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 10,086 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 9,524 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 9,524 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

rear hugger likly to touch rear tyre

side stand bolt loose

Pass 9 May 2009 8,627 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 1200 Sz K5?

Based on 1,678 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
Drive chain excessively loose 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
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SN05 OAY is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf 1200 Sz K5 in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsf 1200 Sz K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 16,466 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 Gsf 1200 Sz K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN05 OAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 1200 Sz K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 1200 Sz K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN05 OAY is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf 1200 Sz K5, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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