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AV55 VFY

2005 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,739 mi
Last recorded33,739 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,739 miles

front engine casing around mounting deteriorated. engine secure

rear suspension stiff

Pass 2 Dec 2020 31,795 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 31,777 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 28,759 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,197 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 24,197 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 23,149 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 20,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 19,554 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 16,510 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,488 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,102 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 655 miles

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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AV55 VFY is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV55 VFY, 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 AV55 VFY registered?

AV55 VFY is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is AV55 VFY safe to buy?

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