Suzuki GS500
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 487 cc
T709 SMRMOT history
T709 SMR is a red petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 38,818 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 38,818 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,858 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T709 SMR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- GS500
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 487 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T709 SMR was last recorded at 38,818 miles on 16 May 2026, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Feb 2017: 28,436 miles, lower than 31,760 miles on 13 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 38,561 miles · 29 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 257 miles
- Average per year
- 1,858 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,818 miles
- 2023 – 38,561 miles
- 2020 – 38,137 miles
- 2019 – 32,945 miles
- 2018 – 28,579 miles
- 2017 – 28,494 miles
- 2016 – 31,760 miles
- 2015 – 31,134 miles
- 2014 – 27,351 miles
- 2013 – 23,287 miles
- 2012 – 20,402 miles
- 2011 – 16,668 miles
- 2010 – 12,300 miles
- 2009 – 9,013 miles
- 2008 – 6,090 miles
- 2007 – 1,248 miles
- 2006 – 572 miles
- 2005 – 561 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,818 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Drive chain slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Fuel tank loose. (mounting rubber missing)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,818 miles (+257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 38,818 miles
- Test number
- 255474128280
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass38,561 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 38,561 miles
- Test number
- 232190178740
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail38,561 miles (+424)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,561 miles
- Test number
- 509498567030
- Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass38,137 miles (+5,192)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 38,137 miles
- Test number
- 946279518461
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess front lower engine case/mount fractured from nearside (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFork yoke deformed but serviceable top yolk (2.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass32,945 miles (+4,366)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 32,945 miles
- Test number
- 600327493134
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass28,579 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 28,579 miles
- Test number
- 294746719476
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail28,579 miles (+85)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,579 miles
- Test number
- 208289702761
- MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass28,494 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 28,494 miles
- Test number
- 850682299854
- AdvisoryFuel tank loose. (mounting rubber missing)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Fail28,494 miles (+58)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,494 miles
- Test number
- 888872270352
- FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- FailureFront shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both (2.3.3)
- FailureRear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- FailureSteering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
- AdvisoryFuel tank loose. (mounting rubber missing)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Pass28,436 miles (-3,324)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 28,436 miles
- Test number
- 859393896761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,760 miles (+626)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 31,760 miles
- Test number
- 361849386112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 31,134 miles
- Test number
- 165547465157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,134 miles (+3,783)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,134 miles
- Test number
- 759719455112
- FailureFront wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Pass27,351 miles (+4,064)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 27,351 miles
- Test number
- 276784154114
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Pass23,287 miles (+2,885)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 23,287 miles
- Test number
- 759025053170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,402 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 20,402 miles
- Test number
- 489981352146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Fail20,402 miles (+3,734)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,402 miles
- Test number
- 656941152197
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Pass16,668 miles (+4,368)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 16,668 miles
- Test number
- 209091261130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,300 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 12,300 miles
- Test number
- 804900240193
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail12,300 miles (+3,287)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,300 miles
- Test number
- 542759030140
- FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- FailureFront Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- FailureRear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass9,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 9,013 miles
- Test number
- 293081869170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,013 miles (+2,923)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,013 miles
- Test number
- 991137849124
- FailureDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Pass6,090 miles (+4,842)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 6,090 miles
- Test number
- 170614548109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,248 miles (+676)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 1,248 miles
- Test number
- 973421057185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass572 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 572 miles
- Test number
- 480961536392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 561 miles
- Test number
- 390744685279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T709 SMR
- Does T709 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T709 SMR is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T709 SMR?
- The MOT on T709 SMR is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T709 SMR done?
- T709 SMR was recorded at 38,818 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 1,858 miles a year.
- Has T709 SMR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T709 SMR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T709 SMR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T709 SMR find?
- T709 SMR passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.
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