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WP05 GOU

2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,359 mi
Last recorded77,359 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K516,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 GOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,359 miles

Centre stand corroded and split

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front upper engine mounting is corroded away ( engine casing)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 75,506 miles

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 69,518 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 69,157 miles

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,105 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,089 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 48,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 48,322 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,758 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 36,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,527 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 K5?

Based on 1,714 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,188
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Drive chain worn to excess 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
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WP05 GOU is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 16,613 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 K5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP05 GOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP05 GOU is a 2005 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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