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CV06 VDE

2006 Suzuki GSX1300R

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,509 mi
Last recorded30,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R16,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 VDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 30,509 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 30,434 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 30,410 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 30,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 29,892 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 26,498 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 26,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,321 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 23,984 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 21,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 19,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,105 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 19,105 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,993 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 17,993 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,296 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,720 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Slight play swinging arm bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2010 11,492 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Swinging arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2009 8,552 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R?

Based on 57,093 MOT tests across 4,985 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 788
wheel bearings have excessive free play 431
wheel bearings are excessively rough 327
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 300
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 283
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CV06 VDE is a 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,498 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 GSX1300R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV06 VDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CV06 VDE registered?

CV06 VDE is a 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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