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YN06 BUW

2006 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,506 mi
Last recorded18,506 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK514,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN06 BUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK5
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 18,506 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside footpeg bent

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

Rear slight free play in rear cush drive bearing

Rear slight free play in rear cush drive rubbers

Fail 7 May 2026 18,506 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside footpeg bent

Rear slight free play in rear cush drive bearing

Rear slight free play in rear cush drive rubbers

Pass 16 May 2025 17,995 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 16,713 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 16,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 16,191 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 14,595 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 14,595 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 14,541 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 14,541 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,546 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 13,286 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,675 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,263 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2011 9,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 7,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 2,447 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5?

Based on 2,316 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
839
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
wheel bearings have excessive free play 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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YN06 BUW is a 2006 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,038 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 Gsx 1300 RK5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN06 BUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN06 BUW is a 2006 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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