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LJ06 UCZ

2006 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,228 mi
Last recorded25,228 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki GS50015,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 UCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 25,228 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 25,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 24,069 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 20,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 19,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 19,733 miles

front brake fluid low

Pass 4 Mar 2019 19,486 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 19,163 miles

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

n/s and o/s front indicators secured by tape

Pass 10 Jun 2016 18,900 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,534 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,662 miles

both front indicators secured by tape

Pass 8 Jun 2013 14,315 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 14,315 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,935 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 11,935 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 9,812 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 9,812 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 6,923 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 6,923 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 4,521 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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LJ06 UCZ is a 2006 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ06 UCZ, 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 LJ06 UCZ registered?

LJ06 UCZ is a 2006 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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