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VK05 OBE

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5

Blue Petrol 1402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

19,023 mi
Last recorded19,023 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K514,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 OBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1400 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 19,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 18,880 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 18,869 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 18,773 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 18,177 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 16,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 15,877 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 15,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 15,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 14,306 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 12,021 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 11,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. forks pitted (2.3.1)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 11,143 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. forks pitted (2.3.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 10,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 8,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 6,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 5,895 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 5,895 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 5,962 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 5,890 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 5,696 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 4,596 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 4,544 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 2,235 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5?

Based on 4,677 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
907
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
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VK05 OBE is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 in Blue with a 1,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 14,436 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 1400 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK05 OBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK05 OBE is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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