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WP56 LKE

2006 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,251 mi
Last recorded19,251 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GS50015,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 LKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,332 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,928 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,799 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,793 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 14,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,524 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 14,524 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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WP56 LKE is a 2006 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 15,703 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 GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP56 LKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WP56 LKE registered?

WP56 LKE is a 2006 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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