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SN55 KLE

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,821 mi
Last recorded34,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 KLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 34,821 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2024 24,481 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 23,300 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 22,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 22,554 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 22,554 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 21,935 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,464 miles

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 20,464 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 15,136 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

corrosion on swing arm and rear frame

Fail 1 Dec 2015 15,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

corrosion on swing arm and rear frame

Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,291 miles

Offside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass light not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 10,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 9,116 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 8,117 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 7,518 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 7,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 6,382 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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SN55 KLE is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 13,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN55 KLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN55 KLE is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 4 December 2005.

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