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Suzuki GS500

Multi-colour · Petrol · 1994 · 487 cc

L97 JJBMOT history

L97 JJB is a multi-colour petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 21 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 20,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2023
Mileage
20,823 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2022
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 JJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS500
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
487 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
21 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 JJB was last recorded at 20,823 miles on 14 Jun 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,821 miles · 7 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 20,823 miles
  • 2016 – 20,816 miles
  • 2015 – 20,734 miles
  • 2013 – 17,769 miles
  • 2012 – 12,736 miles
  • 2007 – 9,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,823 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass20,823 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    20,823 miles
    Test number
    897385267168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail20,821 miles1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,821 miles
    Test number
    648458524222
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass16,422 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    16,422 km
    Test number
    505244481078
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass20,816 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,816 miles
    Test number
    419308936399
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

  5. Pass20,734 miles (+2,965)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,734 miles
    Test number
    608310685089
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

  6. Pass17,769 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,769 miles
    Test number
    157870023348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    12,736 miles
    Test number
    775389722381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail12,736 miles (+3,119)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,736 miles
    Test number
    155249322302
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  9. Pass9,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,617 miles
    Test number
    420786487002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L97 JJB

Does L97 JJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L97 JJB expired on 13 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L97 JJB?
The MOT on L97 JJB expired on 13 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L97 JJB done?
L97 JJB was recorded at 20,823 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2022, an average of 736 miles a year.
Has L97 JJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 JJB has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L97 JJB 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 L97 JJB find?
L97 JJB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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