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SP05 WVU

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

33,140 mi
Last recorded33,140 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 33,140 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 33,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 32,866 miles

Central Front Upper Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Rear Brake component slightly loose brake caliper stabilizing rod securing bolts both ends have play (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 32,158 miles

engine revs rise on full steering lock.. Rectified

Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,058 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre underinflated

Pass 15 Aug 2019 30,528 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 30,159 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 26,809 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front front brake pipe fitted wrong

Rear rear tyre valve

Fail 30 Jul 2018 26,809 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front front brake pipe fitted wrong

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose mount bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear tyre valve

pillion grab rail loose

Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,686 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,048 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 25,040 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,845 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 22,845 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

rear luggage rack loose

Fail 5 Mar 2013 19,359 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,359 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,689 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,311 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,978 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 6,767 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 1,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 617 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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SP05 WVU is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP05 WVU, 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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SP05 WVU is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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