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WP55 JZW

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,337 mi
Last recorded15,337 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 JZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,042 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 13,039 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 10,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,370 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 7,713 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 7,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 6,496 miles

main stand seized and not working

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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WP55 JZW is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,194 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 FK5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP55 JZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WP55 JZW registered?

WP55 JZW is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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