CarVerify

Free Car Check

CT55 OPY

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Blue Petrol 487cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

16,812 mi
Last recorded16,812 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 OPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 16,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 16,757 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 16,665 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 16,665 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 16,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 16,246 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 16,243 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 15,412 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,166 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 12,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 10,140 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 10,126 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front 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))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,198 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 1,808 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 1,808 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 May 2010 85 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 82 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CT55 OPY is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CT55 OPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CT55 OPY?

You can check the full history of CT55 OPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CT55 OPY registered?

CT55 OPY is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is CT55 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 OPY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CT55 OPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CT55 OPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.