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Suzuki GS500

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 487 cc

L105 KEWMOT history

L105 KEW is a black petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 4 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 9,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
9,471 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L105 KEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
487 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
4 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L105 KEW was last recorded at 9,471 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 3,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2023: 6,465 miles, lower than 99,530 miles on 30 Jun 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
6,465 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,006 miles
Average per year
295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 9,471 miles
  • 2023 – 6,465 miles
  • 2022 – 99,530 miles
  • 2021 – 93,584 miles
  • 2020 – 85,918 miles
  • 2019 – 75,660 miles
  • 2018 – 64,172 miles
  • 2017 – 53,651 miles
  • 2016 – 46,373 miles
  • 2015 – 39,255 miles
  • 2014 – 32,419 miles
  • 2013 – 28,132 miles
  • 2012 – 19,907 miles
  • 2011 – 10,695 miles
  • 2010 – 5,728 miles
  • 2009 – 4,712 miles
  • 2008 – 4,228 miles
  • 2007 – 4,195 miles
  • 2006 – 4,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,471 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,471 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    9,471 miles
    Test number
    924575717955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass6,465 miles (-93,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    6,465 miles
    Test number
    905346312418
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,530 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,530 miles
    Test number
    807768062358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,584 miles (+7,666)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,584 miles
    Test number
    957724054777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,918 miles (+10,258)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    519285320506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,660 miles (+11,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    530533453506
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass64,172 miles (+10,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,172 miles
    Test number
    285445415367
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass53,651 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,651 miles
    Test number
    556734798161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,376 miles (+7,003)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    136359781283
    • FailureRear Brake component leaking fluid caliper (3.2.B4)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass46,373 miles (+7,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,373 miles
    Test number
    183438955802
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged light cracking (4.1.2c)

  11. Pass39,255 miles (+6,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,255 miles
    Test number
    286549955126
    • AdvisoryFront Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass32,419 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    32,419 miles
    Test number
    256494964193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,132 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,132 miles
    Test number
    436584983103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,903 miles (+7,996)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    426907973175
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)

  15. Pass19,907 miles (+9,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,907 miles
    Test number
    469012372130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  16. Pass10,695 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    10,695 miles
    Test number
    265554051133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,728 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    5,728 miles
    Test number
    983715950160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,712 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    4,712 miles
    Test number
    301381769143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,228 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    4,228 miles
    Test number
    501383668112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,195 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    4,195 miles
    Test number
    344768777122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    4,135 miles
    Test number
    224729256197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L105 KEW

Does L105 KEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L105 KEW expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L105 KEW?
The MOT on L105 KEW expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L105 KEW done?
L105 KEW was recorded at 9,471 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 295 miles a year.
Has L105 KEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L105 KEW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on L105 KEW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L105 KEW find?
L105 KEW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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