MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front tyre in poor condition.
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front tyre in poor condition.
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
handlebars slightly bent
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK05 ZBF is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YK05 ZBF, 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 YK05 ZBF registered?
YK05 ZBF is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 23 May 2005.
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