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WR56 UEV

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,146 mi
Last recorded68,146 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K519,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 UEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,146 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,771 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Upper Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 45,661 miles

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

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 45,661 miles

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

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

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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 UEV is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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