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WP55 JZU

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,949 mi
Last recorded61,949 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K519,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 JZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 61,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,805 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,284 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 59,231 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 59,209 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,459 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,619 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 54,619 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 54,126 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,942 miles

Slight free play floating front disc.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,614 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 32,948 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 32,948 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,478 miles

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

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

puncture repair to rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,878 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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WP55 JZU is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP55 JZU, 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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WP55 JZU is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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