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Suzuki GS500

Black and Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 487 cc

T973 RHRMOT history

T973 RHR is a black and silver petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 28 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 36,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2022
Mileage
36,212 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2021
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 RHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS500
Colour
Black and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
487 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 RHR was last recorded at 36,212 miles on 26 Oct 2021, 1,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2016: 30,918 miles, lower than 52,928 miles on 30 Jul 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
34,794 miles · 28 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
1,418 miles
Average per year
362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 36,212 miles
  • 2020 – 34,794 miles
  • 2019 – 33,601 miles
  • 2018 – 32,458 miles
  • 2017 – 31,423 miles
  • 2016 – 30,918 miles
  • 2015 – 52,928 miles
  • 2014 – 52,414 miles
  • 2013 – 51,524 miles
  • 2012 – 49,865 miles
  • 2011 – 48,156 miles
  • 2010 – 46,248 miles
  • 2009 – 44,563 miles
  • 2008 – 40,091 miles
  • 2007 – 35,661 miles
  • 2006 – 30,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,212 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass36,212 miles (+1,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,212 miles
    Test number
    855769590697
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass34,794 miles (+1,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,794 miles
    Test number
    740342297435
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass33,601 miles (+1,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,601 miles
    Test number
    662247042168
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass32,458 miles (+1,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,458 miles
    Test number
    224492017571
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead stock steering stops has been repaired

  5. Pass31,423 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,423 miles
    Test number
    212353760106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,918 miles (-22,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,918 miles
    Test number
    621159065696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryYoke bushes slightly worn

  7. Pass52,928 miles (+4)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,928 miles
    Test number
    688731915240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
    • NoteN/s bar end missing
    • NoteN/s bar slighty loose

  8. Fail52,924 miles (+510)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,924 miles
    Test number
    177669305288
    • FailureNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
    • FailureNearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slightly distorted (2.4.A.2d)
    • NoteN/s bar end missing
    • NoteN/s bar slighty loose

  9. Pass52,414 miles (+890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,414 miles
    Test number
    265362494450
    • AdvisoryFront Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  10. Pass51,524 miles (+1,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    115647853123
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  11. Pass49,865 miles (+1,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    235150772154
    • AdvisoryFront Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  12. Pass48,156 miles (+1,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,156 miles
    Test number
    847558661130
    • AdvisoryFront Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

  13. Pass46,248 miles (+1,685)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,248 miles
    Test number
    320208550119
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
    • NoteFront mud guard damaged

  14. Pass44,563 miles (+4,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    564087869111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

  15. Pass40,091 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,091 miles
    Test number
    411810178104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,661 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,661 miles
    Test number
    870458997131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,688 miles
    Test number
    541211106216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T973 RHR

Does T973 RHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T973 RHR expired on 25 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T973 RHR?
The MOT on T973 RHR expired on 25 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T973 RHR done?
T973 RHR was recorded at 36,212 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2021, an average of 362 miles a year.
Has T973 RHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 RHR has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on T973 RHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T973 RHR find?
T973 RHR passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2021 with 2 advisories: rear drive chain slightly loose; rear suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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