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YJ05 PUA

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,535 mi
Last recorded28,535 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK515,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 PUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 28,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 28,479 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 28,479 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 28,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front fork dust seal perrished

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 28,227 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front fork dust seal perrished

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 25,005 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 25,003 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 24,341 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 23,987 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 23,985 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 22,036 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 12,437 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,422 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,843 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 5,929 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 5,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 4,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 4,491 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5?

Based on 2,316 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
839
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
wheel bearings have excessive free play 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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YJ05 PUA is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 15,544 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 1300 RK5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 PUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 PUA registered?

YJ05 PUA is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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