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LJ55 UXD

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

25,355 mi
Last recorded25,355 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K519,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 UXD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 25,355 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 25,284 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on S/Arm &Parts of Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 25,150 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 24,904 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 24,894 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear chain guard missing bolt

Pass 29 Mar 2021 23,139 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,798 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 18,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,493 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 16,493 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 13,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,173 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 11,173 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,893 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 10,893 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,454 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 10,054 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,054 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,953 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 8,774 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 4,158 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 1,609 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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LJ55 UXD is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LJ55 UXD, 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 LJ55 UXD registered?

LJ55 UXD is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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