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WU54 BWJ

2005 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,175 mi
Last recorded30,175 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 BWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 30,175 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 30,175 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 27,513 miles

Front Inner Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 23,808 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 16,879 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 16,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 15,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 15,027 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 14,309 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 14,052 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 14,052 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,686 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear swing arm rusty (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,104 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 13,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 12,177 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 24 May 2010 11,331 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 8,708 miles

Front brakes slightly binding.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 8,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front brakes slightly binding.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 6,746 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 6,746 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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WU54 BWJ is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU54 BWJ, 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 WU54 BWJ registered?

WU54 BWJ is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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