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RA55 WRW

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,225 mi
Last recorded17,225 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 WRW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 17,225 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 13,567 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 13,109 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 13,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,044 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

drive chain adjuster plates loose but secure

front brake binding slightly but not bad enough to fail or effect brake test

gear change lever slightly loose but secure

Pass 27 May 2015 10,473 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 10,457 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2014 8,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 7,312 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 7,312 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 5,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 4,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 4,624 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 4,606 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

near side edge of rear tyre has excessive chain lube on it.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 3,413 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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RA55 WRW is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 13,464 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 Gs 500 FK5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA55 WRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA55 WRW registered?

RA55 WRW is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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