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SB56 UVM

2006 Suzuki GSX1300R

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,193 mi
Last recorded23,193 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R16,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 UVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 23,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,128 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 22,960 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 22,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 22,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 20,956 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 20,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 19,391 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Apr 2017 16,745 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides on front (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,354 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 15,348 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 15,341 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,635 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 11,799 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 11,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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SB56 UVM is a 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB56 UVM, 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 SB56 UVM registered?

SB56 UVM is a 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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