CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP05 ZGZ

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Blue Petrol 487cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,160 mi
Last recorded34,160 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K516,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ZGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
View full Suzuki Gs 500 K5 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 34,160 miles

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

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 33,558 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 33,558 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,095 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,655 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 25,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,609 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 20,606 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,252 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,738 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,101 miles

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
Full Suzuki Gs 500 K5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP05 ZGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 K5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP05 ZGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP05 ZGZ?

You can check the full history of SP05 ZGZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP05 ZGZ registered?

SP05 ZGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is SP05 ZGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 ZGZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP05 ZGZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP05 ZGZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.