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Suzuki GS500

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 500 cc

T781 MNTMOT history

T781 MNT is an orange petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
51,351 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T781 MNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS500
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T781 MNT was last recorded at 51,351 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2009: 27,438 miles, lower than 35,870 miles on 8 Apr 2008.

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
51,252 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
1,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,351 miles
  • 2023 – 51,252 miles
  • 2022 – 50,931 miles
  • 2021 – 50,117 miles
  • 2020 – 49,883 miles
  • 2019 – 49,467 miles
  • 2018 – 49,205 miles
  • 2017 – 48,837 miles
  • 2016 – 48,310 miles
  • 2015 – 47,571 miles
  • 2013 – 45,834 miles
  • 2012 – 45,826 miles
  • 2010 – 43,137 miles
  • 2009 – 27,438 miles
  • 2008 – 35,870 miles
  • 2007 – 30,133 miles
  • 2006 – 27,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,351 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp unit slightly insecure

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, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Drive chain slightly loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Brake disc contaminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,351 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    51,351 miles
    Test number
    833049142091
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp unit slightly insecure

  2. Pass51,252 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,252 miles
    Test number
    136580698280
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail51,247 miles (+316)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    121453551393
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,931 miles (+814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,931 miles
    Test number
    985880178303
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass50,117 miles (+234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,117 miles
    Test number
    453482505538
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass49,883 miles (+416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,883 miles
    Test number
    423050746760
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass49,467 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,467 miles
    Test number
    467772141083
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail49,463 miles (+258)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,463 miles
    Test number
    965056280449
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,205 miles (+368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,205 miles
    Test number
    753331649597
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  10. Pass48,837 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,837 miles
    Test number
    326243369020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,310 miles (+739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,310 miles
    Test number
    378131119712
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Pass47,571 miles (+1,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,571 miles
    Test number
    406936405018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  13. Pass45,834 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,834 miles
    Test number
    378344423350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    256844062230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,826 miles (+2,689)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    975522262255
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

  16. Pass43,137 miles (+15,699)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    533000930135
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  17. Pass27,438 miles (-8,432)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,438 miles
    Test number
    880713699090
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  18. Pass35,870 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,870 miles
    Test number
    102579698467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,133 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,133 miles
    Test number
    202838707173
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

  20. Pass27,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,740 miles
    Test number
    171059536171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T781 MNT

Does T781 MNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T781 MNT expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T781 MNT?
The MOT on T781 MNT expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T781 MNT done?
T781 MNT was recorded at 51,351 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 1,232 miles a year.
Has T781 MNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T781 MNT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T781 MNT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T781 MNT find?
T781 MNT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: front shock absorber has a light misting of oil; front tyre worn close to the legal limit; headlamp unit slightly insecure.

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