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RE56 VTU

2006 Suzuki GSX1300R

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,481 mi
Last recorded23,481 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R16,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 23,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 23,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 21,669 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 21,669 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 17,981 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 17,980 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 17,899 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 17,899 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1905017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1207017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 16,846 miles

Rear renew front brake pads ,,rear tyre close to limit,,low rear brake fluid,,

Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,825 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 16,641 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 16,091 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 16,091 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 14,847 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,500 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

clutch leaver broken

Fail 23 Oct 2009 13,462 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

clutch lever broken

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R?

Based on 57,093 MOT tests across 4,985 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 788
wheel bearings have excessive free play 431
wheel bearings are excessively rough 327
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 300
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 283
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RE56 VTU is a 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,498 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 GSX1300R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE56 VTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE56 VTU registered?

RE56 VTU is a 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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