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YN54 GLY

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,129 mi
Last recorded20,129 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 GLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 20,129 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 20,129 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 19,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,021 miles

see seperate sheet.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 18,985 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

see seperate sheet.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,570 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 16,166 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 13,470 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,470 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 7,089 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 7,050 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,549 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 2,951 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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YN54 GLY is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 13,464 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 Gs 500 FK5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN54 GLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN54 GLY is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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