Suzuki GSF600
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 599 cc
R489 EOUMOT history
R489 EOU is a green petrol Suzuki GSF600 first used on 3 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 9,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 9,608 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R489 EOU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- GSF600
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 3 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R489 EOU was last recorded at 9,608 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Nov 2012: 4,813 miles, lower than 98,598 miles on 18 Oct 2011.
- 29 Mar 2022: 9,608 miles, lower than 9,714 miles on 20 Mar 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 9,608 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 9,608 miles
- 2022 – 9,608 miles
- 2019 – 9,714 miles
- 2018 – 9,608 miles
- 2014 – 9,529 miles
- 2012 – 4,813 miles
- 2011 – 98,598 miles
- 2010 – 89,594 miles
- 2008 – 62,447 miles
- 2007 – 45,222 miles
- 2006 – 23,893 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass9,608 miles
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive joining link worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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, 2022
Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Full MOT history
14 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass9,608 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 9,608 miles
- Test number
- 782822032787
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive joining link worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Fail9,608 miles3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,608 miles
- Test number
- 864726685910
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive joining link worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Pass9,608 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 9,608 miles
- Test number
- 805801563998
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail9,608 miles (-106)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,608 miles
- Test number
- 237198628756
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass9,714 miles (+106)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 9,714 miles
- Test number
- 704366752480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,608 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 9,608 miles
- Test number
- 568075831780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,529 miles (+4,716)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 9,529 miles
- Test number
- 478614034290
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Fail4,813 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,813 miles
- Test number
- 795373312374
- Repaired at testRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Pass4,813 miles (-93,785)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 4,813 miles
- Test number
- 886353812394
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Pass98,598 miles (+9,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 98,598 miles
- Test number
- 356091891460
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass89,594 miles (+27,147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 89,594 miles
- Test number
- 982670410333
- AdvisoryRear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Pass62,447 miles (+17,225)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 62,447 miles
- Test number
- 963599118317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,222 miles (+21,329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 45,222 miles
- Test number
- 484343997287
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Pass23,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 23,893 miles
- Test number
- 184925006322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R489 EOU
- Does R489 EOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R489 EOU is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R489 EOU?
- The MOT on R489 EOU is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R489 EOU done?
- R489 EOU was recorded at 9,608 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has R489 EOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R489 EOU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on R489 EOU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R489 EOU find?
- R489 EOU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: drive chain worn but not considered excessive joining link worn; front brake pad(s) close to minimum limit.
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