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Suzuki GSF1200

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,157 cc

T491 KCSMOT history

T491 KCS is a green petrol Suzuki GSF1200 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 9,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
9,990 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T491 KCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSF1200
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,157 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T491 KCS was last recorded at 9,990 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2012: 260 miles, lower than 5,375 miles on 9 Jun 2011.
  • 30 Mar 2016: 7,913 miles, lower than 18,427 miles on 20 Feb 2015.

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
9,742 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 9,990 miles
  • 2024 – 9,742 miles
  • 2021 – 9,654 miles
  • 2019 – 9,597 miles
  • 2018 – 9,567 miles
  • 2016 – 7,913 miles
  • 2015 – 18,427 miles
  • 2013 – 6,407 miles
  • 2012 – 260 miles
  • 2011 – 5,375 miles
  • 2010 – 4,370 miles
  • 2009 – 3,323 miles
  • 2008 – 1,936 miles
  • 2006 – 16 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,990 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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,990 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    9,990 miles
    Test number
    761422098171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass9,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    9,742 miles
    Test number
    905911919033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail9,742 miles (+88)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,742 miles
    Test number
    862085063291
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass9,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    9,654 miles
    Test number
    636029924478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail9,654 miles (+57)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,654 miles
    Test number
    423311760579
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass9,597 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    9,597 miles
    Test number
    287134013801
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass9,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    9,567 miles
    Test number
    364356094123
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  8. Fail9,567 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,567 miles
    Test number
    361555804847
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    753468039061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    581299472979
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
  11. Pass7,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    7,913 miles
    Test number
    942367473229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail7,913 miles (-10,514)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,913 miles
    Test number
    668908253678
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  13. Pass18,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    18,427 miles
    Test number
    478941955080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,427 miles (+12,020)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,427 miles
    Test number
    959311555081
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  15. Pass6,407 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    6,407 miles
    Test number
    355260843415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail260 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260 miles
    Test number
    799581842254
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  17. Pass260 miles (-5,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    260 miles
    Test number
    906541442287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,375 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    5,375 miles
    Test number
    285260761498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    4,370 miles
    Test number
    700946940102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail4,370 miles (+1,047)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,370 miles
    Test number
    940896640118
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)
  21. Pass3,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    3,323 miles
    Test number
    384466839186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail3,323 miles (+1,387)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,323 miles
    Test number
    324693039140
    • FailureHeadlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
  23. Pass1,936 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    1,936 miles
    Test number
    811171168031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16 miles
    Test number
    543010226290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T491 KCS

Does T491 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T491 KCS is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T491 KCS?
The MOT on T491 KCS is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T491 KCS done?
T491 KCS was recorded at 9,990 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 510 miles a year.
Has T491 KCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T491 KCS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T491 KCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T491 KCS find?
T491 KCS passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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