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WR56 UEW

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,962 mi
Last recorded59,962 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K519,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 UEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 59,962 miles

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

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

Rear rear n/s o/s outer body panels loose

Fail 27 Feb 2026 59,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear rear n/s o/s outer body panels loose

Pass 6 Mar 2025 56,477 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 56,477 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,409 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2022 54,058 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 53,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain oil dry

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,698 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 48,696 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached Grip loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,054 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 45,053 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 40,195 miles

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

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

Rear Foreign body in tyre

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 33,818 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 33,818 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2017 26,818 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 21,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

handle bars slightly bent

Fail 24 May 2016 21,634 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain circlip wrong way round (6.2.1h)

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

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,434 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 15,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 8,916 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 2,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 2,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 1,216 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 918 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 K5?

Based on 1,714 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,188
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
Drive chain worn to excess 9
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
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WR56 UEW is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 19,353 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 K5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR56 UEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR56 UEW registered?

WR56 UEW is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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