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NL56 FNR

2006 Suzuki GS500F

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,364 mi
Last recorded30,364 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GS500F8,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 FNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500F
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 30,364 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 30,360 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 27,930 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 27,930 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 25,667 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 23,813 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 23,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 21,248 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 19,915 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 19,915 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 18,055 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 18,055 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 14,391 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 14,391 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated oil contamination from leaking fork seal (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil contamination from leaking fork seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 11,166 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 7,854 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 7,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 7,657 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 7,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,550 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500F?

Based on 2,782 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 41
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Drive chain excessively loose 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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NL56 FNR is a 2006 Suzuki GS500F in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki GS500F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 8,973 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 GS500F fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL56 FNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500F typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki GS500F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL56 FNR registered?

NL56 FNR is a 2006 Suzuki GS500F, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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