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DX06 UOP

2006 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,512 mi
Last recorded44,512 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GS50015,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 UOP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2020 44,512 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn linkage bearings and bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened rear arm bearings collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bearings collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake rod insecure torque arm bolt loose (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit lots of small cuts and pieces of steel in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 40,314 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 40,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,468 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 39,468 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,209 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,940 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 34,940 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,135 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 33,135 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,622 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 58,622 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,907 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,907 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,195 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 45,195 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 38,618 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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DX06 UOP is a 2006 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DX06 UOP, 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 DX06 UOP registered?

DX06 UOP is a 2006 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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