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WK05 BYS

2005 Suzuki GSXR1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,410 mi
Last recorded23,410 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki GSXR100015,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 BYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 23,410 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 23,238 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 23,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 22,944 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 22,874 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,449 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,323 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 19,432 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,432 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 18,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 6,885 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 4,516 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1000?

Based on 116,687 MOT tests across 10,071 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
10,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,205
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,144
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 540
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 493
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 370
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WK05 BYS is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 15,113 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSXR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK05 BYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK05 BYS is a 2005 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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