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Suzuki GS500

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 487 cc

T178 ACUMOT history

T178 ACU is an orange petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 26,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2023
Mileage
26,041 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2022
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 ACU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS500
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
487 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 ACU was last recorded at 26,041 miles on 15 Jun 2022, 5,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2012: 17,998 miles, lower than 25,561 miles on 3 May 2011.

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
20,612 miles · 1 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
5,429 miles
Average per year
522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 26,041 miles
  • 2021 – 20,612 miles
  • 2019 – 20,229 miles
  • 2016 – 18,564 miles
  • 2012 – 18,017 miles
  • 2011 – 25,561 miles
  • 2010 – 22,135 miles
  • 2009 – 21,769 miles
  • 2008 – 19,204 miles
  • 2007 – 18,048 miles
  • 2006 – 17,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,041 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Wheel alignment slightly misaligned.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,041 miles (+5,429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    26,041 miles
    Test number
    171849221878
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass20,612 miles (+383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,612 miles
    Test number
    406394355797
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass20,229 miles (+1,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    20,229 miles
    Test number
    163448700779
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass18,564 miles (+547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,564 miles
    Test number
    456252961996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  5. Pass18,017 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,017 miles
    Test number
    607131752183
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  6. Fail17,998 miles (-7,563)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,998 miles
    Test number
    457765832122
    • DangerousThrottle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureSteering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  7. Pass25,561 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,561 miles
    Test number
    616613521166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,135 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,135 miles
    Test number
    744187510124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,118 miles (+349)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,118 miles
    Test number
    314507900155
    • FailureRear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

  10. Pass21,769 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,769 miles
    Test number
    960612319140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,204 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,204 miles
    Test number
    291316138187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,048 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,048 miles
    Test number
    272724037183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,633 miles
    Test number
    924131136112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 ACU

Does T178 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 ACU expired on 14 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 ACU?
The MOT on T178 ACU expired on 14 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 ACU done?
T178 ACU was recorded at 26,041 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2022, an average of 522 miles a year.
Has T178 ACU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 ACU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2012.
Has the mileage on T178 ACU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T178 ACU find?
T178 ACU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2022 with 5 advisories: drive chain slightly loose; front steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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