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WN55 KBF

2005 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,903 mi
Last recorded28,903 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 KBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 28,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace as soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 28,903 miles

Fuel pipe damaged showing crack in fuel line (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel tap (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 25,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil off side fork seal slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,342 miles

Front front tyre starting to crack

Fail 27 Mar 2018 24,342 miles

Central Front Upper Motorcycle structure excessively corroded hole in frame (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,457 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,603 miles

Centre slight corrosion on exhaust and rear shock

Rear slight warping on rear disc

Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,854 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,733 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,801 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,660 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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WN55 KBF is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WN55 KBF, 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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WN55 KBF is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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