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AE05 UHG

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Yellow Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,854 mi
Last recorded35,854 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 UHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 35,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,393 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 35,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 35,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,255 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Apr 2017 34,246 miles

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

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Mar 2017 34,228 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid banjo (3.2.B4)

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

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

smoking excessively from exhaust.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,346 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,303 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 24,303 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,814 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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AE05 UHG is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Yellow with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE05 UHG, 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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What year was AE05 UHG registered?

AE05 UHG is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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