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WN56 OXC

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,588 mi
Last recorded35,588 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K519,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 OXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 35,588 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush at front of rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 32,918 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 32,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 30,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 27,392 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 27,233 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 22,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 18,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 16,828 miles

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 16,827 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 13,546 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads @ 2 mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 11,356 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 11,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,365 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 10,365 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 9,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 9,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 8,672 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2010 7,389 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 7,388 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 5,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 5,106 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 K5?

Based on 1,714 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,188
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Drive chain worn to excess 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Full Suzuki Gs 500 K5 reliability report

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WN56 OXC is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 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 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 19,353 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 K5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN56 OXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WN56 OXC registered?

WN56 OXC is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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