Suzuki GS500E
Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 499 cc
V718 LBLMOT history
V718 LBL is a yellow petrol Suzuki GS500E first used on 11 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 33,765 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 33,765 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 476 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V718 LBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- GS500E
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 11 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V718 LBL was last recorded at 33,765 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 33,717 miles · 10 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 48 miles
- Average per year
- 476 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 33,765 miles
- 2023 – 33,717 miles
- 2022 – 33,176 miles
- 2020 – 31,201 miles
- 2018 – 30,821 miles
- 2017 – 29,515 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass33,765 miles
- AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
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 lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass33,765 miles (+48)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 33,765 miles
- Test number
- 749576627218
- AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))
Pass33,717 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 33,717 miles
- Test number
- 562421778196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail33,701 miles (+525)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,701 miles
- Test number
- 349632157516
- DangerousNearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass33,176 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 33,176 miles
- Test number
- 476362179162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,159 miles (+1,958)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,159 miles
- Test number
- 366561717141
- DangerousRear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake fluid level low
Pass31,201 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 31,201 miles
- Test number
- 334813251071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,200 miles (+379)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,200 miles
- Test number
- 163657753883
- MajorDrive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
- MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass30,821 miles (+211)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 30,821 miles
- Test number
- 643579934426
- AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly tight. (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Forks slightly corroded Slight pitting to fork stanchion. (2.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Forks slightly corroded Slight pitting to fork stanchion. (2.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight scoring to rear disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass30,610 miles (+160)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 30,610 miles
- Test number
- 753929605394
- AdvisoryFront Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting rear disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass30,450 miles (+935)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 30,450 miles
- Test number
- 834707763504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,515 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 29,515 miles
- Test number
- 314829365845
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
- AdvisoryDrive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Pass32,687 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 32,687 km
- Test number
- 325665388583
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose Chain requires adjustment to correct freeplay (6.2.1d)
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Early signs of seal failure, slight oil residue (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Tread wear is getting close to 1mm limit front and rear (4.1.3(ii))
Fail32,687 km (+740)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,687 km
- Test number
- 829374509115
- Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing Missing reflector fitted (1.4.1)
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose Chain requires adjustment to correct freeplay (6.2.1d)
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Early signs of seal failure, slight oil residue (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Tread wear is getting close to 1mm limit front and rear (4.1.3(ii))
Pass31,947 km (+61)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 31,947 km
- Test number
- 866435921125
- AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Pass31,886 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 31,886 km
- Test number
- 424938810191
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fail31,886 km (+704)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,886 km
- Test number
- 680278510146
- FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
- FailureLocking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass31,182 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 31,182 km
- Test number
- 860652719114
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Questions about V718 LBL
- Does V718 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V718 LBL is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V718 LBL?
- The MOT on V718 LBL is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V718 LBL done?
- V718 LBL was recorded at 33,765 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 476 miles a year.
- Has V718 LBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V718 LBL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on V718 LBL 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 V718 LBL find?
- V718 LBL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished.
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