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BG56 VBO

2006 Suzuki GSX1300R

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,423 mi
Last recorded16,423 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R16,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 16,423 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 16,193 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 15,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 15,898 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 15,864 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 15,749 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 15,619 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 15,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 15,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 10,658 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 10,004 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 10,004 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 9,079 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 6,896 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 6,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,367 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 4,914 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 4,900 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R?

Based on 57,093 MOT tests across 4,985 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 788
wheel bearings have excessive free play 431
wheel bearings are excessively rough 327
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 300
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 283
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BG56 VBO is a 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,498 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 GSX1300R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG56 VBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG56 VBO registered?

BG56 VBO is a 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is BG56 VBO safe to buy?

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