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YG06 ONW

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,174 mi
Last recorded17,174 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K519,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 ONW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 K5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 17,174 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 17,164 miles

Direction indicator not working left rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle housing insecure (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 17,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 14,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 8,939 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 8,939 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 7,545 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 7,545 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 May 2011 7,480 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 7,480 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 7,240 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 7,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 6,038 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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YG06 ONW is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG06 ONW, 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 YG06 ONW registered?

YG06 ONW is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 K5, first registered on 7 May 2006.

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