
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
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)
Pass43,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 43,214 miles
- Test number
- 258183093072
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass41,815 miles (+770)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 41,815 miles
- Test number
- 558648092054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,045 miles (+2,253)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 41,045 miles
- Test number
- 105665481042
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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