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AE05 BDU

2005 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,445 mi
Last recorded25,445 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 BDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,414 miles

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

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

Nearside SIDESTAND - Modified, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SWINGARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 25,414 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

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

Front CRACKING VISIBLE IN TREAD

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside SIDESTAND - Modified, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear LOCK NUTS NOT PRESENT ON SWING ARM

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SWINGARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,743 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 24,726 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 23,584 miles

Rear tyre sidewall perishing.

Swing arm corroding.

Fail 4 May 2018 23,656 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear tyre sidewall perishing.

Swing arm corroding.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,935 miles

Suspension swing arm corroding.

Rear brake disc wearing.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 22,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear brake disc wearing.

Suspension swing arm corroding.

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,527 miles

Drive chain dry, rusting.

Swing arm corroding.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,444 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear tyre has small cut

Pass 9 Jan 2014 19,284 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 17,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 16,071 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 11,304 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 10,541 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 10,541 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 7,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 27 May 2008 3,880 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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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AE05 BDU is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE05 BDU, 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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AE05 BDU is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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