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SV05 HTY

2005 Suzuki Gsf

Black Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,700 mi
Last recorded18,700 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsf16,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 HTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 18,700 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 18,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 18,191 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 16,487 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 15,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 15,263 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 13,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2021 13,408 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working Rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 12,637 miles

front tyre wearing unevenly

inner exhaust baffle loose

Pass 1 May 2018 11,272 miles

Front tyre starting to wear unevenly

Internal exhaust baffle loose

Pass 15 Apr 2017 10,350 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 10,350 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing brake lock nut not of locking type (3.2.A1e)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf?

Based on 7,518 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
996
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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SV05 HTY is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf in Black with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,837 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV05 HTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV05 HTY registered?

SV05 HTY is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is SV05 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 HTY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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