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WJ06 TUV

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,656 mi
Last recorded54,656 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 TUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,656 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 54,656 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 54,356 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 54,356 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))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 53,849 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre old and perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2023 53,849 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre old and perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,914 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,328 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

advance travel, rear brake pedal

front suspension, had slightly reduced damping affect

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,064 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 47,995 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SERVICE

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,554 miles

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

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

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

advise rear tire slightly perished

Fail 29 Jul 2016 47,554 miles

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

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

advise rear tire slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015
Fail 4 Jul 2015 45,894 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise rear tye slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2014 45,282 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 45,282 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,165 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,122 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,122 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,908 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Full Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 reliability report

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WJ06 TUV is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,194 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 FK5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ06 TUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ06 TUV registered?

WJ06 TUV is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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