Sunbeam S8

Black · Petrol · 1952 · 499 cc

KBY 756MOT history

KBY 756 is a black petrol Sunbeam S8 first used on 1 Sept 1952. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 29,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
29,386 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KBY 756
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
S8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
499 cc
Year of manufacture
1952
First used
1 Sept 1952
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

KBY 756 was last recorded at 29,386 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,198 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
188 miles
Average per year
364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,386 miles
  • 2024 – 29,198 miles
  • 2023 – 28,736 miles
  • 2022 – 28,006 miles
  • 2010 – 23,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,386 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

6 tests since 26 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,386 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    29,386 miles
    Test number
    545433733450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,198 miles (+462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    29,198 miles
    Test number
    350684119847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass28,736 miles (+730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    28,736 miles
    Test number
    487156373527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass28,006 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    28,006 miles
    Test number
    400705758516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,888 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,888 miles
    Test number
    903281020108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail23,864 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,864 miles
    Test number
    410646710197
    • FailureRear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Questions about KBY 756

What vehicle is registration KBY 756 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KBY 756 on a black petrol Sunbeam S8 first used on 1 Sept 1952. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KBY 756 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KBY 756 expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KBY 756?
The MOT on KBY 756 expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KBY 756 done?
KBY 756 was recorded at 29,386 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 364 miles a year.
Has KBY 756 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KBY 756 has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on KBY 756 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 KBY 756 find?
KBY 756 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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