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Suzuki GS1200SS

Red and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,200 cc

L8 GNKMOT history

L8 GNK is a red and black petrol Suzuki GS1200SS first used on 1 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 26,224 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
26,224 km
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
824 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS1200SS
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GNK was last recorded at 26,224 km on 25 Feb 2025, 565 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
25,659 km · 8 Sept 2018
Between the last two tests
565 km
Average per year
824 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,224 km
  • 2018 – 25,659 km
  • 2016 – 25,246 km
  • 2014 – 22,567 km
  • 2012 – 17,717 km
  • 2010 – 13,064 km
  • 2008 – 12,598 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,224 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,224 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    26,224 km
    Test number
    345652949461
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail26,224 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,224 km
    Test number
    299466198846
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass26,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,092 miles
    Test number
    642738380836
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass25,659 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,659 km
    Test number
    570388509900
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass25,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    121056451029
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  6. Pass25,246 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,246 km
    Test number
    119449611147
    • AdvisoryRoller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear (3.3.A1d)

  7. Pass24,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,510 miles
    Test number
    139416115298
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  8. Pass22,567 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,567 km
    Test number
    168152974131
    • NoteHeadraces notchy

  9. Pass20,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,019 miles
    Test number
    557267013196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,717 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,717 km
    Test number
    538577712151
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  11. Pass14,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,106 miles
    Test number
    935233501135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

  12. Pass13,064 km (+466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,064 km
    Test number
    843044200124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,598 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,598 km
    Test number
    214987128271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,673 miles
    Test number
    132948007273
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about L8 GNK

Does L8 GNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 GNK expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 GNK?
The MOT on L8 GNK expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 GNK done?
L8 GNK was recorded at 26,224 km at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 824 km a year.
Has L8 GNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GNK has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 GNK 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 L8 GNK find?
L8 GNK passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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