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HX06 AVP

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,529 mi
Last recorded24,529 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K519,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 AVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 24,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 23,417 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 23,417 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,388 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 23,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 22,507 miles

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

front wheel bearing slightly rough

indicator tell tell not working

Pass 9 Oct 2017 20,333 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

indicator tell tail light inoperative but indicators can be seen from riders position

Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,441 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 19,421 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose touching mainstand (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm very rusty (6.1.1a)

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

indicator tell tale light inoperative but indicators can be seen from riders position

Fail 20 Jun 2016 19,404 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose touching mainstand (6.2.1d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm very rusty (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 11,366 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 11,366 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 5,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 5,183 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 3,986 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 1,748 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 228 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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HX06 AVP is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Black 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 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 HX06 AVP, 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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What year was HX06 AVP registered?

HX06 AVP is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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