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AX05 BTV

2005 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,350 mi
Last recorded71,350 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 BTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2023 71,350 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced Fogg in lamp (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 68,169 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 68,081 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by o/s indicator , both rear indicators flashing at the same time (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 62,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,554 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 58,548 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,879 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 54,876 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,800 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 52,799 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 49,997 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,520 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 15,854 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,812 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,810 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 11,810 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,521 miles

Drive chain poorly maintained.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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AX05 BTV is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Black 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 AX05 BTV, 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 AX05 BTV registered?

AX05 BTV is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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