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BK06 BSO

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,297 mi
Last recorded22,297 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 BSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 22,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 15,080 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 15,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 14,992 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 14,778 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 14,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 14,724 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 14,714 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 14,658 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2017 14,658 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,158 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Full beam tell tail light not illuminating

Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,925 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 11,097 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlight highbeam indicator not working

Rear brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 11,008 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Cut and repair to rear tyre

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlight highbeam indicator not working

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 9,815 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,132 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

rear brake travel on limit

Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,447 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 8,433 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 7,494 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
Full Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 reliability report

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BK06 BSO is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,194 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 BK06 BSO, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK06 BSO is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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