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HW56 CHD

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,253 mi
Last recorded18,253 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 CHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 18,253 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 17,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit O/S pad (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 14,797 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 11,715 miles

Rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2021 9,313 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 9,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 8,952 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 8,075 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 7,252 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 6,752 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 6,038 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 5,283 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 5,283 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 2,902 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 2,194 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 1,931 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 1,725 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 1,725 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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
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HW56 CHD is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW56 CHD, 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.

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What year was HW56 CHD registered?

HW56 CHD is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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