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BL06 ZSW

2006 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,420 mi
Last recorded21,420 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK514,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 ZSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 21,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 20,992 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 20,248 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 20,248 miles

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 19,321 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,281 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 16,937 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,904 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 13,160 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,773 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 9,386 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 9,386 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 8,542 miles

Indicators flashing at higher rate.

Intermittant fault detected on rear brake light switch.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 8,542 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Indicators flashing at higher rate.

Intermittant fault detected on rear brake light switch.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 8,078 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 6,251 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 6,251 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5?

Based on 2,316 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
839
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
wheel bearings have excessive free play 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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BL06 ZSW is a 2006 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,038 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 Gsx 1300 RK5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL06 ZSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL06 ZSW registered?

BL06 ZSW is a 2006 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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