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VN05 KZD

2005 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,626 mi
Last recorded45,626 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 KZD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,626 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 45,626 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,521 miles

heavy corrosion on rear swinging arm

Fail 9 Sep 2014 42,505 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

heavy corrosion on rear swinging arm

Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,425 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,412 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 33,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,294 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 25,553 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 25,457 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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VN05 KZD is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 16,280 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 GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN05 KZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN05 KZD registered?

VN05 KZD is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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