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WG55 LLV

2005 Suzuki GS500

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,172 mi
Last recorded21,172 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 21,172 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 21,167 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 17,622 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 15,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 14,334 miles

Nearside Rear tyre walls slightly perished and cracked. No cords exposed.

Fail 19 Feb 2021 14,331 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 13,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,103 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,479 miles

very slight signs of brake bind front

Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,901 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,230 miles

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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WG55 LLV is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG55 LLV, 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 WG55 LLV registered?

WG55 LLV is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is WG55 LLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 LLV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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