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Suzuki GS500

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 487 cc

T42 JCSMOT history

T42 JCS is a yellow petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 21,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
21,794 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 JCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS500
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
487 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 JCS was last recorded at 21,794 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,740 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,794 miles
  • 2025 – 21,740 miles
  • 2024 – 21,525 miles
  • 2023 – 19,089 miles
  • 2022 – 19,082 miles
  • 2021 – 18,481 miles
  • 2020 – 16,610 miles
  • 2019 – 15,073 miles
  • 2018 – 14,754 miles
  • 2017 – 14,713 miles
  • 2016 – 14,342 miles
  • 2015 – 13,276 miles
  • 2014 – 12,257 miles
  • 2013 – 10,991 miles
  • 2012 – 9,168 miles
  • 2011 – 6,708 miles
  • 2008 – 6,405 miles
  • 2007 – 5,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,794 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,794 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    21,794 miles
    Test number
    600974852955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,740 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    21,740 miles
    Test number
    119811908541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,525 miles (+2,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    21,525 miles
    Test number
    383997622287
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass19,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    19,089 miles
    Test number
    760383830787
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail19,089 miles (+3)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,089 miles
    Test number
    633650548754
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Fail19,086 miles (+4)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,086 miles
    Test number
    978056000337
    • DangerousRear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass19,082 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    19,082 miles
    Test number
    510991547492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,481 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    18,481 miles
    Test number
    346259835878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,610 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    16,610 miles
    Test number
    941906159505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    15,073 miles
    Test number
    294039908639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail15,073 miles (+319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,073 miles
    Test number
    166347162536
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass14,754 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    14,754 miles
    Test number
    287501072286
    • AdvisoryRear tyre slightly perished

  13. Pass14,713 miles (+371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    14,713 miles
    Test number
    174885079933
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

  14. Pass14,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,342 miles
    Test number
    759652654780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail14,342 miles (+1,066)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,342 miles
    Test number
    349044416672
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  16. Pass13,276 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,276 miles
    Test number
    226405408177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,257 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,257 miles
    Test number
    288298024212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,991 miles (+1,823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    10,991 miles
    Test number
    257113843259
    • NoteAdvise rear tyre side walls ( light splitting)

  19. Pass9,168 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    9,168 miles
    Test number
    748580242190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,708 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    6,708 miles
    Test number
    745237521150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,405 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    6,405 miles
    Test number
    560680108240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    5,977 miles
    Test number
    274360587172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Questions about T42 JCS

Does T42 JCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 JCS is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 JCS?
The MOT on T42 JCS is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 JCS done?
T42 JCS was recorded at 21,794 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 822 miles a year.
Has T42 JCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 JCS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T42 JCS 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 T42 JCS find?
T42 JCS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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