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Suzuki GS500

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 487 cc

T838 JMSMOT history

T838 JMS is a black petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 12 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 25,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
25,178 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 JMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
487 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 JMS was last recorded at 25,178 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 2,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2018: 20,050 miles, lower than 42,004 miles on 27 Jun 2014.

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
23,043 miles · 26 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
2,135 miles
Average per year
267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 25,178 miles
  • 2019 – 23,043 miles
  • 2018 – 20,050 miles
  • 2014 – 42,004 miles
  • 2013 – 34,406 miles
  • 2012 – 25,436 miles
  • 2011 – 25,346 miles
  • 2009 – 23,335 miles
  • 2008 – 22,216 miles
  • 2006 – 20,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,178 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.

  • Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,178 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    25,178 miles
    Test number
    3069817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,043 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    23,043 miles
    Test number
    21678503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,050 miles (-21,954)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    20,050 miles
    Test number
    485804919640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,004 miles
    Test number
    886348674172
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  5. Fail42,004 miles (+7,598)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,004 miles
    Test number
    257527674467
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

  6. Pass34,406 miles (+8,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    299014483170
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  7. Pass25,436 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,436 miles
    Test number
    569253422220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail25,435 miles (+89)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,435 miles
    Test number
    389463202258
    • FailureOffside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)
    • FailureRear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • FailureRear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

  9. Pass25,346 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,346 miles
    Test number
    118913631135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,335 miles (+1,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,335 miles
    Test number
    594787249247
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  11. Pass22,216 miles (+1,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,216 miles
    Test number
    682395258299
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  12. Pass20,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,527 miles
    Test number
    411942436484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T838 JMS

Does T838 JMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 JMS expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 JMS?
The MOT on T838 JMS expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 JMS done?
T838 JMS was recorded at 25,178 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 267 miles a year.
Has T838 JMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 JMS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on T838 JMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T838 JMS find?
T838 JMS passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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