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YN55 YFR

2006 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,613 mi
Last recorded36,613 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GS50015,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 YFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 36,613 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm corroded in the middle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 36,613 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm corroded in the middle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 34,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 34,599 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 34,599 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,943 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 32,909 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 28,996 miles

Central Front rear tyreis badley cracked both sides no cord visable

Fail 26 Jul 2021 28,996 miles

Central Front rear tyreis badley cracked both sides no cord visable

Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre is 2013 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 27,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 24,970 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 24,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 21,342 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 21,342 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,161 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 12,815 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 8,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 6,322 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 5,992 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 5,293 miles

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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YN55 YFR is a 2006 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YN55 YFR, 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 YN55 YFR registered?

YN55 YFR is a 2006 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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