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BG55 VSY

2005 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,684 mi
Last recorded41,684 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 41,684 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm /tourqe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,952 miles

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

Front 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))

front bars appear to be slightly bent

Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,367 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight noise when spun (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,380 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,524 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

bars are slightly bent

Pass 13 May 2015 32,126 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

the bars are very slightly bent

the front brake adjuster os missing

the main stand is damaged

Pass 7 May 2014 30,802 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

the bars are slightly bent

the front suspension is slightly soft

the main stand is slightly bent

Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,063 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

handlebars slightly bent.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,774 miles

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

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

battery insecure

handle bar end weights damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,132 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebars slightly bent

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,306 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 16,360 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

handlebar slightly out of alignment.

slight uneven wear front tyre.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,360 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

handlebar slightly out of alignment.

slight uneven wear front tyre.

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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BG55 VSY is a 2005 Suzuki GS500 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BG55 VSY, 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 BG55 VSY registered?

BG55 VSY is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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