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VN05 KYW

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,709 mi
Last recorded50,709 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K516,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 KYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 50,709 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 48,758 miles

rear swing arm some corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2014 48,758 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear swing arm some corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,036 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 42,883 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 35,703 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 35,153 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 May 2010 35,153 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2009 34,250 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 29 May 2008 24,707 miles

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

Slight drag on front brake

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
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VN05 KYW is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN05 KYW, 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.

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What year was VN05 KYW registered?

VN05 KYW is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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