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SV05 HKN

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,924 mi
Last recorded30,924 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK515,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 HKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 30,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2023 30,334 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 29,112 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 26,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 23,666 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 23,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 23,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 22,200 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.89mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 18,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 17,515 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 17,515 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 17,313 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 13,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2014 9,924 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2014 9,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 6,352 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 6,352 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 4,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 4,909 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 3,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 3,678 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5?

Based on 2,316 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
839
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
wheel bearings have excessive free play 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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SV05 HKN is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 15,544 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 Gsx 1300 RK5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV05 HKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SV05 HKN registered?

SV05 HKN is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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