Suzuki
Red and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 749 cc
V690 ESLMOT history
V690 ESL is a red and black petrol Suzuki first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 946 mi
- At MOT on 1 Feb 2021
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V690 ESL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Colour
- Red and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 749 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V690 ESL was last recorded at 946 miles on 1 Feb 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Oct 2020: 943 miles, lower than 22,100 miles on 3 Aug 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 943 miles · 10 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 946 miles
- 2020 – 943 miles
- 2017 – 22,100 miles
- 2015 – 15,225 miles
- 2014 – 14,044 miles
- 2013 – 12,695 miles
- 2011 – 12,530 miles
- 2010 – 10,271 miles
- 2006 – 4,211 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryFront Fork slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNo Lights Fitted at time of testRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Front Mudguard/fork brace missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened Fork leg
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 936447464313
- AdvisoryFront Fork slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNo Lights Fitted at time of test
FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 421092701558
- 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))
- AdvisoryNo Lights fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
PassMileage not read7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 584843238944
- AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Mudguard/fork brace missing
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened Fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNo Light Fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryRiders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLock stops damaged
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 727371794805
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Mudguard/fork brace missing
- AdvisoryFront Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNo Lights Fitted at time of test
FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 568378333309
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Mudguard / Steering brace missing
- AdvisoryNo Lights Fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened Fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspect registration plate does not conform
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 620071400604
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Mudguard / suspension brace missing
- AdvisoryNo Lights fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened Fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 512446795920
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNo lights fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNo front mudguard at time of test
FailMileage not read4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 604884492331
- MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNo front mudguard at time of test
Pass946 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 946 miles
- Test number
- 388686886380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail943 miles4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 943 miles
- Test number
- 424028007883
- MajorFront All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 869028829921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 22,100 miles
- Test number
- 284071225045
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 608483286922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,225 miles (+1,181)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 15,225 miles
- Test number
- 157496365185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,044 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,044 miles
- Test number
- 195990564103
- Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Pass14,044 miles (+1,349)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 14,044 miles
- Test number
- 908110364185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,695 miles (+165)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 12,695 miles
- Test number
- 806105353100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,530 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,530 miles
- Test number
- 566426161209
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
Pass12,530 miles (+2,259)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 12,530 miles
- Test number
- 756456661259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,271 miles (+6,060)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 10,271 miles
- Test number
- 760320140265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 4,211 miles
- Test number
- 361848846026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail4,211 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,211 miles
- Test number
- 512798146009
- Repaired at testExhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
- Repaired at testExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testLower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Questions about V690 ESL
- Does V690 ESL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V690 ESL is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V690 ESL?
- The MOT on V690 ESL is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V690 ESL done?
- V690 ESL was recorded at 946 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2021.
- Has V690 ESL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V690 ESL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on V690 ESL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V690 ESL find?
- V690 ESL passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front fork slightly damaged; no lights fitted at time of test.
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