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WX05 KHT

2005 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,715 mi
Last recorded58,715 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 KHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2024 58,715 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Riders seat bracket fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Age cracks in tread of front tyre forming

Front Oil from fork seals on Front tyre

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,033 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,958 miles

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2022 57,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 57,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,841 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 55,841 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,387 miles

Centre Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 55,387 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,770 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,039 miles

Front brake slight drag

Rear brake slight drag

Fail 9 Mar 2009 36,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front brake slight drag

Rear brake slight drag

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,213 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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WX05 KHT is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WX05 KHT, 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 WX05 KHT registered?

WX05 KHT is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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