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WP56 NTM

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,079 mi
Last recorded46,079 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K519,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 NTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 46,079 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively bent (1.1.15 (b))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 46,079 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively bent (1.1.15 (b))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 46,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to idle at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2020 41,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,686 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 41,686 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose rear mounting bolt lose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,375 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn close to min limit (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,373 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,115 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,913 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,662 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 33,367 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,367 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 25,611 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 25,611 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 19,712 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 19,712 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WP56 NTM is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WP56 NTM, 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 WP56 NTM registered?

WP56 NTM is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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