Suzuki GSF600
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 599 cc
R963 DVRMOT history
R963 DVR is a black petrol Suzuki GSF600 first used on 24 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 20,552 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 20,552 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 760 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R963 DVR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- GSF600
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 24 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R963 DVR was last recorded at 20,552 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 20,511 miles · 21 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 760 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 20,552 miles
- 2024 – 20,511 miles
- 2023 – 20,332 miles
- 2022 – 20,123 miles
- 2020 – 19,774 miles
- 2019 – 18,874 miles
- 2017 – 17,205 miles
- 2016 – 13,617 miles
- 2010 – 11,550 miles
- 2009 – 10,340 miles
- 2008 – 8,084 miles
- 2007 – 6,654 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass20,552 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass20,552 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 20,552 miles
- Test number
- 751647501909
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail20,552 miles (+41)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,552 miles
- Test number
- 549835681968
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass20,511 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 20,511 miles
- Test number
- 698925876176
- AdvisoryBattery missing the strap to secure it in place
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Handlebar weight missing
- AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail20,511 miles (+179)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,511 miles
- Test number
- 697399790184
- DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
- MinorFront Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery missing the strap to secure it in place
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Handlebar weight missing
- AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass20,332 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 20,332 miles
- Test number
- 548779906227
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail20,332 miles (+209)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,332 miles
- Test number
- 354764612853
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass20,123 miles (+349)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 20,123 miles
- Test number
- 970187850405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,774 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 19,774 miles
- Test number
- 613336247386
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Fail19,774 miles (+900)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,774 miles
- Test number
- 940575089647
- DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Pass18,874 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 18,874 miles
- Test number
- 844860156008
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Fail18,874 miles (+1,669)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,874 miles
- Test number
- 873486874061
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Pass17,205 miles (+3,588)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2018
- Odometer
- 17,205 miles
- Test number
- 842803496541
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Pass13,617 miles (+2,067)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 13,617 miles
- Test number
- 222025877234
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear (3.2A1f(ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit front (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.3(ii))
Pass11,550 miles (+1,210)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 11,550 miles
- Test number
- 731946020271
- AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Pass10,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 10,340 miles
- Test number
- 362928119256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,340 miles (+2,256)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,340 miles
- Test number
- 902078419282
- Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Repaired at testSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Pass8,084 miles (+1,430)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 8,084 miles
- Test number
- 821044498138
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Pass6,654 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 6,654 miles
- Test number
- 612255397161
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Questions about R963 DVR
- Does R963 DVR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R963 DVR expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R963 DVR?
- The MOT on R963 DVR expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R963 DVR done?
- R963 DVR was recorded at 20,552 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 760 miles a year.
- Has R963 DVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R963 DVR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on R963 DVR 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 R963 DVR find?
- R963 DVR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect.
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