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VO05 PVW

2005 Suzuki Gsf

Black Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,838 mi
Last recorded42,838 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsf16,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 PVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 42,838 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged front tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 41,271 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 39,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 35,650 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 30,227 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 30,194 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 30,194 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 30,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 30,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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VO05 PVW is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf in Black with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO05 PVW, 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 VO05 PVW registered?

VO05 PVW is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is VO05 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO05 PVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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