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YK05 BYV

2005 Suzuki GSF600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,550 mi
Last recorded25,550 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSF60015,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 BYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 25,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 22,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 21,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 20,579 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 20,569 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 May 2021 19,877 miles

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 19,868 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 May 2019 18,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,942 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 15,784 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,264 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,254 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 12,236 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front tyre has slight cracking on surface

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 6,970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 6,624 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 6,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 3,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 3,326 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 2,964 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 1,349 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 1,200 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF600?

Based on 257,530 MOT tests across 21,207 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
21,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,807
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 3,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,281
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3,053
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,662
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YK05 BYV is a 2005 Suzuki GSF600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GSF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 15,037 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 GSF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,807 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK05 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GSF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK05 BYV is a 2005 Suzuki GSF600, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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