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K5 BKE

2005 Suzuki Gsxr 1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,204 mi
Last recorded20,204 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsxr 100014,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 BKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 20,204 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 19,346 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 19,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 19,303 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,156 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 18,068 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 17,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 16,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 16,434 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 15,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 14,948 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 14,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,190 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 2,977 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 2,966 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 1000?

Based on 1,129 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
992
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Registration plate incorrect 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 4
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K5 BKE is a 2005 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 14,124 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 Gsxr 1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K5 BKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 BKE registered?

K5 BKE is a 2005 Suzuki Gsxr 1000, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is K5 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 BKE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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