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CK05 NGO

2005 Suzuki GS500

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,383 mi
Last recorded28,383 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GS50016,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 NGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 28,383 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 23,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 22,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,289 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 20,289 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,378 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,686 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 14,482 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,410 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 12,410 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 11,996 miles

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

Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 11,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 11,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 25 May 2010 10,491 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 May 2009 8,290 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 8,290 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

slight bindat front brake

Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,570 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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CK05 NGO 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 63.2%.

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 CK05 NGO, 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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CK05 NGO is a 2005 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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