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Suzuki GSXR750

White and Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 749 cc

R489 MTFMOT history

R489 MTF is a white and blue petrol Suzuki GSXR750 first used on 17 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 20,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
20,419 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 MTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSXR750
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
749 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 MTF was last recorded at 20,419 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,393 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 20,419 miles
  • 2025 – 20,393 miles
  • 2023 – 20,282 miles
  • 2019 – 19,975 miles
  • 2017 – 19,460 miles
  • 2016 – 17,910 miles
  • 2015 – 16,464 miles
  • 2013 – 15,554 miles
  • 2011 – 15,344 miles
  • 2010 – 15,154 miles
  • 2009 – 14,674 miles
  • 2008 – 13,616 miles
  • 2007 – 10,860 miles
  • 2006 – 7,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,419 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2015

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,419 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    20,419 miles
    Test number
    570678700330
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass20,393 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    20,393 miles
    Test number
    557904190468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,282 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    20,282 miles
    Test number
    987541431389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,975 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,975 miles
    Test number
    607273703883
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail19,964 miles (+504)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,964 miles
    Test number
    353442761207
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass19,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    19,460 miles
    Test number
    715119378495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail19,460 miles (+1,550)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,460 miles
    Test number
    674207976992
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)

  8. Pass17,910 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    17,910 miles
    Test number
    353096148252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,464 miles
    Test number
    349931615186
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Fail16,464 miles (+5)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,464 miles
    Test number
    196708605114
    • DangerousNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • DangerousRear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Fail16,459 miles (+905)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,459 miles
    Test number
    155833665408
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  12. Pass15,554 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    15,554 miles
    Test number
    988407923374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,344 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,344 miles
    Test number
    498188801245
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  14. Pass15,154 miles (+480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,154 miles
    Test number
    783045800203
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass14,674 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,674 miles
    Test number
    971764679192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,616 miles
    Test number
    773671738113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,605 miles (+2,745)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,605 miles
    Test number
    551601138134
    • FailureRegistration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRegistration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

  18. Pass10,860 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,860 miles
    Test number
    433128017108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    7,107 miles
    Test number
    164999916178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Questions about R489 MTF

Does R489 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R489 MTF is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R489 MTF?
The MOT on R489 MTF is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R489 MTF done?
R489 MTF was recorded at 20,419 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 668 miles a year.
Has R489 MTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 MTF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2019.
Has the mileage on R489 MTF 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 R489 MTF find?
R489 MTF passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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