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NC05 WFU

2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5

Blue Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,089 mi
Last recorded40,089 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK515,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 WFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsf 650 SK5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 40,089 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 40,040 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2024 37,999 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 37,999 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,243 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak cylinder head area

Fail 4 Oct 2022 36,237 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak cylinder head area

Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 33,603 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened broken wave washers under rivets (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 32,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 32,169 miles

Headlamp aim too high Headlight bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,080 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 31,074 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,744 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 29,744 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,015 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 26,020 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 25,981 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 25,114 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 25,113 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,613 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 15,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 13,976 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5?

Based on 3,944 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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NC05 WFU is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 in Blue with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,829 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 Gsf 650 SK5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC05 WFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NC05 WFU is a 2005 Suzuki Gsf 650 SK5, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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