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WX05 WZB

2005 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,865 mi
Last recorded32,865 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 WZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 32,865 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))

Fail 22 May 2020 32,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swinging arm corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 30,482 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 30,482 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 30,153 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,113 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,279 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 20,323 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,323 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,719 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 13,819 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 WZB is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

WX05 WZB is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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