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VN56 CTY

2006 Suzuki GSF650

Black Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,317 mi
Last recorded88,317 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GSF65016,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 CTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 88,317 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess corroded paintwork (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,023 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim On offside edge of rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,713 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim on offside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak at front of engine but not contaminating tyres or brakes.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,638 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim offside rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 85,638 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim offside rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 84,879 miles

oil leak from n/s of oil cooler and cam cover area

Fail 23 Oct 2019 84,879 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak from n/s of oil cooler and cam cover area

Pass 30 Nov 2018 82,040 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 82,039 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,356 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 78,356 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,307 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,247 miles

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

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. Front (4.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,337 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 62,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 56,028 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 56,028 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,929 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,857 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,216 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF650?

Based on 44,060 MOT tests across 3,774 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 306
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 244
Drive chain excessively loose 146
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 138
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VN56 CTY is a 2006 Suzuki GSF650 in Black with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki GSF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 16,233 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 GSF650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN56 CTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki GSF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN56 CTY is a 2006 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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