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WP55 KCJ

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,305 mi
Last recorded33,305 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 KCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 33,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 29,683 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 29,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking slightly at silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 28,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 27,620 miles

BATTERY SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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

Fail 30 May 2017 27,607 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FLICKERING ABOVE IDLE (1.1.3b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. THROTLE GRIP LOOSE ON BAR (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn FRONT PIVOT (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

BATTERY INSECURE

Offside Front Lower CHASSIS BEEN PAINTED

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded REAR SWING ARM (2.4.A.2d)

WIRING INSECURE AROUND FRONT YOKE

Central CENTRE STAND FOOT PAD BROKEN AND PIVOT SEIZED

Fail 19 May 2017 27,599 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded frame near lower yoke and engine mount (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 24,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 21,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 17,733 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 13,666 miles

gear/lever loose

Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,851 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 12,850 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 9,373 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 4,182 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 3,326 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
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WP55 KCJ is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WP55 KCJ, 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 WP55 KCJ registered?

WP55 KCJ is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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