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BT56 FOH

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,759 mi
Last recorded15,759 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K519,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 15,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 15,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 15,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted CLIP INCORRECTLY FITTED (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 15,667 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 15,667 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 15,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 15,326 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 14,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 14,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 13,808 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 13,348 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 13,348 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 12,557 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 11,818 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 10,985 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 10,985 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 7,607 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 6,553 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,219 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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BT56 FOH is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 19,353 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 BT56 FOH, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT56 FOH is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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