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Suzuki GS500

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 487 cc

V638 NOAMOT history

V638 NOA is a yellow petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 39,637 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2023
Mileage
39,637 km
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,279 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 NOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS500
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
487 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V638 NOA was last recorded at 39,637 km on 28 Oct 2022, 8,723 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2012: 13,108 miles, lower than 19,725 miles on 3 Feb 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,914 km · 19 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
8,723 km
Average per year
2,279 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 39,637 km
  • 2021 – 30,914 km
  • 2020 – 25,187 km
  • 2019 – 24,571 km
  • 2018 – 23,791 km
  • 2014 – 20,626 km
  • 2013 – 17,483 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,637 km
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,637 km (+8,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,637 km
    Test number
    747973424324
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass30,914 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,914 km
    Test number
    776287824577
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM LINKAGE ARM HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively RIVITS SLIGHTLY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail30,914 km (+5,727)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,914 km
    Test number
    224579489965
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM LINKAGE ARM HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively RIVITS SLIGHTLY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass25,187 km (+616)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,187 km
    Test number
    259322462902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,571 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,571 km
    Test number
    608245758900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail24,571 km (+780)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,571 km
    Test number
    377472975320
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  7. Pass23,791 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    23,791 km
    Test number
    467893725414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail23,791 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,791 km
    Test number
    555201973425
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass23,482 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,482 miles
    Test number
    400514787198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,869 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,869 miles
    Test number
    680967817800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,835 miles (+573)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,835 miles
    Test number
    312250721131
    • FailureFront Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate deteriorated Plate cracked (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength bearings have excesive play. (4.2.1a)

  12. Pass22,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,262 miles
    Test number
    365032185001
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass20,626 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,626 km
    Test number
    167375144044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  14. Fail20,626 km (+3,143)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,626 km
    Test number
    285208034011
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  15. Pass17,483 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,483 km
    Test number
    448137633018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,483 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,483 km
    Test number
    837297433026
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

  17. Pass13,108 miles (-6,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    13,108 miles
    Test number
    297607312087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  18. Pass19,725 miles (+5,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,725 miles
    Test number
    409804531044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

  19. Pass14,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,403 miles
    Test number
    150044800020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

  20. Fail14,403 miles (+3,589)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,403 miles
    Test number
    701074600081
    • Repaired at testRear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

  21. Pass10,814 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,814 miles
    Test number
    112396009487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,599 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    8,599 miles
    Test number
    341943197294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,647 miles (+1,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,647 miles
    Test number
    443205816492
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  24. Pass6,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    6,601 miles
    Test number
    960521125302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail6,601 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,601 miles
    Test number
    914250625332
    • FailureRear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Questions about V638 NOA

Does V638 NOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V638 NOA expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V638 NOA?
The MOT on V638 NOA expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V638 NOA done?
V638 NOA was recorded at 39,637 km at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 2,279 km a year.
Has V638 NOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 NOA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V638 NOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V638 NOA find?
V638 NOA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: drive chain slightly tight; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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