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WJ05 BUF

2005 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

16,555 mi
Last recorded16,555 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z14,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 BUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R-Z
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 16,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 16,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 16,232 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 16,118 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 15,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 15,667 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 15,549 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 15,518 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 14,791 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 14,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 13,486 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 12,879 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both front (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 12,305 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 11,039 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 10,174 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 8,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,734 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 7,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 6,921 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R-Z?

Based on 7,377 MOT tests across 570 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
912
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 101
wheel bearings have excessive free play 45
Headlamp aim too low 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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WJ05 BUF is a 2005 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 14,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSX1300R-Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ05 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R-Z typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R-Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ05 BUF registered?

WJ05 BUF is a 2005 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 BUF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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