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KV06 NJY

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,715 mi
Last recorded37,715 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K519,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 NJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 37,715 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 37,510 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 37,500 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 36,489 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 36,486 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,807 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play slight free play on upper head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive slightly worn and loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,651 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 35,631 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 35,251 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 32,038 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 8,555 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 4,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 3,582 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 2,390 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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KV06 NJY is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV06 NJY, 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 KV06 NJY registered?

KV06 NJY is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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