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VX55 KUV

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,406 mi
Last recorded20,406 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K516,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 KUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 20,406 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 20,406 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 18,366 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 18,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 16,572 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 12,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 10,352 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 10,352 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 5,523 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 5,456 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 5,392 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 5,386 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 4,493 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 4,493 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 3,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 1,121 miles

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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VX55 KUV is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX55 KUV, 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 VX55 KUV registered?

VX55 KUV is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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