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Suzuki GS500

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 487 cc

K42 PKPMOT history

K42 PKP is a red petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 4 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 51,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2024
Mileage
51,028 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 PKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
487 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
4 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2024
Latest MOT test
25 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 PKP was last recorded at 51,028 miles on 25 May 2023, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,584 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
444 miles
Average per year
1,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 51,028 miles
  • 2022 – 50,584 miles
  • 2020 – 50,030 miles
  • 2019 – 49,037 miles
  • 2018 – 48,285 miles
  • 2017 – 46,796 miles
  • 2016 – 45,912 miles
  • 2015 – 45,737 miles
  • 2014 – 45,284 miles
  • 2012 – 39,915 miles
  • 2011 – 35,679 miles
  • 2010 – 34,501 miles
  • 2008 – 29,709 miles
  • 2007 – 29,309 miles
  • 2006 – 28,906 miles
  • 2005 – 28,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,028 miles
  • AdvisoryClutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront tyre unevenly worn

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,028 miles (+444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,028 miles
    Test number
    630198538465
    • AdvisoryClutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre unevenly worn
  2. Pass50,584 miles (+554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,584 miles
    Test number
    789084990020
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise clutch lever damaged
  3. Pass50,030 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    308454571696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,037 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,037 miles
    Test number
    555538140013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,285 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,285 miles
    Test number
    603462889459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,796 miles
    Test number
    266878061925
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very perished (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
  7. Fail46,796 miles (+884)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,796 miles
    Test number
    285096005351
    • FailureLower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very perished (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
  8. Pass45,912 miles (+175)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    751355205355
    • AdvisoryBrake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryClutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
    • AdvisoryLower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre perishing on side walls
  9. Pass45,737 miles (+453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,737 miles
    Test number
    336473565132
    • AdvisoryLower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  10. Pass45,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    855637054155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,284 miles (+5,369)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    216064454125
    • FailureRear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
  12. Pass39,915 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,915 miles
    Test number
    749710012010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,679 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,679 miles
    Test number
    619368121034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,501 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,501 miles
    Test number
    941532030056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,709 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,709 miles
    Test number
    870228178137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,704 miles (+395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,704 miles
    Test number
    574945978170
    • FailureCentre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
  17. Pass29,309 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,309 miles
    Test number
    641846737156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,906 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,906 miles
    Test number
    270617046173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2006
    Odometer
    28,673 miles
    Test number
    943312935137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K42 PKP

Does K42 PKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K42 PKP expired on 24 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K42 PKP?
The MOT on K42 PKP expired on 24 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K42 PKP done?
K42 PKP was recorded at 51,028 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2023, an average of 1,240 miles a year.
Has K42 PKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 PKP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on K42 PKP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K42 PKP find?
K42 PKP passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2023 with 4 advisories: clutch lever bent; nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil; offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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