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Suzuki GS500

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 487 cc

T474 EFJMOT history

T474 EFJ is a yellow petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 46,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
46,686 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T474 EFJ
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 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T474 EFJ was last recorded at 46,686 miles on 1 Apr 2023, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,437 miles · 12 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 46,686 miles
  • 2021 – 46,437 miles
  • 2019 – 45,303 miles
  • 2017 – 44,778 miles
  • 2015 – 44,761 miles
  • 2014 – 44,429 miles
  • 2013 – 43,214 miles
  • 2012 – 41,815 miles
  • 2011 – 41,045 miles
  • 2010 – 38,792 miles
  • 2009 – 36,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at header (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight play in mono shock linkage bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    664054243873
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at header (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail46,686 miles (+249)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    309708575455
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at header (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement in linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass46,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,437 miles
    Test number
    638922977076
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Fail46,425 miles (+1,122)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    101480258072
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass45,303 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,303 miles
    Test number
    134341888475
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in mono shock linkage bottom
  6. Fail45,298 miles (+520)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,298 miles
    Test number
    447587253339
    • DangerousFront Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in front floating disc bobbins
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in mono shock linkage bottom
  7. Pass44,778 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,778 miles
    Test number
    241935747158
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play pivot bush (2.4.A2a(i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  8. Pass44,761 miles (+332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,761 miles
    Test number
    865585325115
    • NoteSdvise a brake service due to age and condition
  9. Pass44,429 miles (+1,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,429 miles
    Test number
    405039094057
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  10. Pass43,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    258183093072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,214 miles (+1,399)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    867133393072
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
  12. Pass41,815 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,815 miles
    Test number
    558648092054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,045 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,045 miles
    Test number
    105665481042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,792 miles (+2,698)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,792 miles
    Test number
    110029790069
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • NoteOnly one tail light illuminates
  15. Pass36,094 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,094 miles
    Test number
    694104909132
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOne of the two rear position lamps not working

Questions about T474 EFJ

Does T474 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T474 EFJ expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T474 EFJ?
The MOT on T474 EFJ expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T474 EFJ done?
T474 EFJ was recorded at 46,686 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2023, an average of 759 miles a year.
Has T474 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T474 EFJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T474 EFJ 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 T474 EFJ find?
T474 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at header; exhaust noisy; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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