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Suzuki GSF600

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 599 cc

P181 KESMOT history

P181 KES is a red petrol Suzuki GSF600 first used on 18 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 38,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
38,438 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 KES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSF600
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 KES was last recorded at 38,438 miles on 23 May 2025, 1,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2011: 30,963 miles, lower than 37,287 miles on 5 Jun 2010.

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
36,443 miles · 29 Mar 2017
Between the last two tests
1,995 miles
Average per year
787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,438 miles
  • 2017 – 36,443 miles
  • 2016 – 34,048 miles
  • 2012 – 33,822 miles
  • 2011 – 30,963 miles
  • 2010 – 37,287 miles
  • 2009 – 31,598 miles
  • 2008 – 25,292 miles
  • 2007 – 25,005 miles
  • 2006 – 23,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,438 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake control 2 spongy
  • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,438 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    38,438 miles
    Test number
    495233904887
    • AdvisoryBrake control 2 spongy
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail38,438 miles (+1,995)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,438 miles
    Test number
    350774634368
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake control 2 spongy
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass36,443 miles (+2,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,443 miles
    Test number
    765652311291
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  4. Pass34,048 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,048 miles
    Test number
    806315760060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,822 miles (+2,859)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,822 miles
    Test number
    848723962117
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteFront tyre perished

  6. Pass30,963 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,963 miles
    Test number
    429997461162
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  7. Fail30,963 miles (-6,324)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,963 miles
    Test number
    999177161149
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  8. Pass37,287 miles (+175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,287 miles
    Test number
    334066550192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  9. Fail37,112 miles (+5,514)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,112 miles
    Test number
    870798740167
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  10. Pass31,598 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,598 miles
    Test number
    632804869174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,546 miles (+103)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,546 miles
    Test number
    254817159181
    • FailureNearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • FailureRear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  12. Fail31,443 miles (+6,151)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,443 miles
    Test number
    232329849464
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.3)
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFloor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b)
    • FailureFloor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)
    • FailureFront Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureFront Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

  13. Pass25,292 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,292 miles
    Test number
    201830338105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,005 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,005 miles
    Test number
    894087027137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,877 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,877 miles
    Test number
    704134607112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,410 miles
    Test number
    762655406115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P181 KES

Does P181 KES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P181 KES expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P181 KES?
The MOT on P181 KES expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P181 KES done?
P181 KES was recorded at 38,438 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 787 miles a year.
Has P181 KES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 KES has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on P181 KES ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P181 KES find?
P181 KES passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 5 advisories: brake control 2 spongy; drive chain worn but not considered excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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