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WR56 UET

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

25,874 mi
Last recorded25,874 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K519,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 UET
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 25,874 miles

Front front engine mount has some damage but still ok to use

Rear rear tyre showing signs of age ,

Pass 22 Jan 2025 25,684 miles

Rear Lower some corrosion on the underside of swingarm

Fail 7 Jan 2025 25,684 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension linkage bushes worn allowing excessive free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front left hand fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight drive chain has tight spots (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 25,198 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 24,640 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 24,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pair valve system pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 22,920 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,400 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 22,400 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 22,374 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 22,374 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 22,304 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 22,198 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 22,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,938 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 20,287 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 17,015 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 17,015 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 14,148 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 14,148 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 12,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 12,345 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 9,338 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
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WR56 UET is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WR56 UET, 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 WR56 UET registered?

WR56 UET is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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The MOT history for WR56 UET shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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