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BT06 LLF

2006 Suzuki GS500F

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,192 mi
Last recorded22,192 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GS500F8,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 LLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 22,192 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 22,177 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 22,149 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 21,078 miles

Centre stand foot perch bent.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 21,078 miles

Centre stand foot perch bent.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,545 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear OIL ON NEARSIDE OF REAR TYRE

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 18,838 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 18,838 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 16,060 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 15,840 miles

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

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,569 miles

Nail in front tyre

main stand corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,534 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 5,415 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 2,856 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500F?

Based on 2,782 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Drive chain excessively loose 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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BT06 LLF is a 2006 Suzuki GS500F in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki GS500F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 8,973 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 GS500F fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT06 LLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki GS500F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT06 LLF registered?

BT06 LLF is a 2006 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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