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WX05 MEV

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5

Black Petrol 1402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,979 mi
Last recorded27,979 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K514,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 MEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1400 K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 27,979 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 27,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 26,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 26,738 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 24,937 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 22,939 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 22,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 21,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,307 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 19,307 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 15,271 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 15,271 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 15,180 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 15,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 11,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,408 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 8,963 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 8,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 6,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 4,916 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 3,116 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 1,942 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5?

Based on 4,677 MOT tests across 338 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
907
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
338
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
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WX05 MEV is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 in Black with a 1,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 14,436 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 Gsx 1400 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX05 MEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX05 MEV is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1400 K5, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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