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WK55 YSY

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,999 mi
Last recorded9,999 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K516,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 YSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 9,999 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 9,999 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 9,999 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 9,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 8,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 8,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 8,053 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 6,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 6,075 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 6,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 5,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 4,844 miles

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front and rear tyres have slight crazing between the tread.

rear tyre has chain lube on the sidewall

Fail 4 Jun 2010 4,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front and rear tyres have slight crazing between the tread.

rear tyre has chain lube on the sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2009 4,339 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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WK55 YSY is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK55 YSY, 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 WK55 YSY registered?

WK55 YSY is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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