Suzuki GS 500 EX
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 487 cc
T908 JMSMOT history
T908 JMS is a black petrol Suzuki GS 500 EX first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 57,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 57,313 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 958 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T908 JMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- GS 500 EX
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 487 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T908 JMS was last recorded at 57,313 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 57,252 miles · 16 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 61 miles
- Average per year
- 958 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,313 miles
- 2025 – 57,252 miles
- 2024 – 56,881 miles
- 2023 – 56,350 miles
- 2022 – 55,685 miles
- 2021 – 54,954 miles
- 2020 – 54,672 miles
- 2019 – 53,560 miles
- 2018 – 51,862 miles
- 2017 – 50,844 miles
- 2016 – 49,253 miles
- 2015 – 47,964 miles
- 2014 – 46,889 miles
- 2013 – 45,920 miles
- 2012 – 45,183 miles
- 2011 – 44,393 miles
- 2008 – 41,646 miles
- 2007 – 38,383 miles
- 2006 – 37,731 miles
- 2005 – 37,076 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,313 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Drive chain slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Stop lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
29 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,313 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 57,313 miles
- Test number
- 492357787949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,252 miles (+371)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 57,252 miles
- Test number
- 999580974343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,881 miles (+531)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 56,881 miles
- Test number
- 185387657242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,350 miles (+665)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 56,350 miles
- Test number
- 657951290956
- MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose chain loose and dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Pass55,685 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 55,685 miles
- Test number
- 142098259655
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail55,685 miles (+731)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,685 miles
- Test number
- 414417021826
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn front lower shock bearing excess travel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,954 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 54,954 miles
- Test number
- 866598439178
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail54,954 miles (+282)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,954 miles
- Test number
- 175463627878
- MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass54,672 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 54,672 miles
- Test number
- 609728289432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,672 miles (+1,112)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,672 miles
- Test number
- 703780525377
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions underinflated (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit check - noisey (1.1.13 (a))
Pass53,560 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 53,560 miles
- Test number
- 574146069310
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Fail53,560 miles (+1,698)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,560 miles
- Test number
- 427913697398
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working doesnt work front or rear switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Pass51,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 51,862 miles
- Test number
- 150127564922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,862 miles (+1,018)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,862 miles
- Test number
- 481321112793
- DangerousDrive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
Pass50,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 50,844 miles
- Test number
- 414689929921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,844 miles (+1,591)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,844 miles
- Test number
- 866049983102
- Repaired at testRear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Pass49,253 miles (+1,289)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 49,253 miles
- Test number
- 832723448133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,964 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 47,964 miles
- Test number
- 865677465152
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail47,964 miles (+1,075)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,964 miles
- Test number
- 258107065127
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass46,889 miles (+969)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 46,889 miles
- Test number
- 825523264133
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
- NoteFront tyre cracked
Pass45,920 miles (+737)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 45,920 miles
- Test number
- 296022083167
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisorySteering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
- NoteFront tyre cracked.
Pass45,183 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 45,183 miles
- Test number
- 408447282184
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Fail45,174 miles (+781)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,174 miles
- Test number
- 327335882140
- FailureDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Pass44,393 miles (+2,747)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 44,393 miles
- Test number
- 266283591167
- AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- NoteOffside and nearside mirrors broken
Pass41,646 miles (+3,209)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 41,646 miles
- Test number
- 820905368382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,437 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 38,437 miles
- Test number
- 271028408093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,383 miles (+652)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 38,383 miles
- Test number
- 910759357109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,731 miles (+655)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 37,731 miles
- Test number
- 230471816419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2006
- Odometer
- 37,076 miles
- Test number
- 781099135124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T908 JMS
- Does T908 JMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T908 JMS is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T908 JMS?
- The MOT on T908 JMS is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T908 JMS done?
- T908 JMS was recorded at 57,313 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 958 miles a year.
- Has T908 JMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T908 JMS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on T908 JMS 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 T908 JMS find?
- T908 JMS passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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