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Suzuki GS500

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 487 cc

W228 HRTMOT history

W228 HRT is a black petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 16 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 18,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2026
Mileage
18,585 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 HRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
487 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 HRT was last recorded at 18,585 miles on 13 May 2025, 759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,826 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
759 miles
Average per year
542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 18,585 miles
  • 2024 – 17,826 miles
  • 2023 – 17,721 miles
  • 2022 – 17,662 miles
  • 2020 – 17,517 miles
  • 2018 – 17,516 miles
  • 2017 – 17,384 miles
  • 2016 – 17,338 miles
  • 2015 – 16,488 miles
  • 2012 – 16,166 miles
  • 2010 – 16,160 miles
  • 2009 – 13,085 miles
  • 2008 – 11,250 miles
  • 2007 – 10,101 miles
  • 2006 – 8,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,585 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,585 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    18,585 miles
    Test number
    477899349774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass17,826 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    17,826 miles
    Test number
    689403093178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,721 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    17,721 miles
    Test number
    160755274719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    17,662 miles
    Test number
    102060885831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail17,662 miles (+145)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,662 miles
    Test number
    682287074934
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass17,517 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    17,517 miles
    Test number
    660783114512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,516 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    17,516 miles
    Test number
    217287674673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,384 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    17,384 miles
    Test number
    708195209663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,338 miles
    Test number
    355485011213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail17,338 miles (+850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,338 miles
    Test number
    165666126481
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  11. Pass16,488 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,488 miles
    Test number
    917404095036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,166 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,166 miles
    Test number
    937141002218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteRear tyre has surface cracks
  13. Pass16,160 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,160 miles
    Test number
    823793600349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,159 miles (+3,074)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,159 miles
    Test number
    913752200342
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  15. Pass13,085 miles (+1,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,085 miles
    Test number
    373669189431
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
  16. Pass11,250 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,250 miles
    Test number
    220255508298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,101 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,101 miles
    Test number
    543656127294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    8,432 miles
    Test number
    920770836204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 HRT

Does W228 HRT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 HRT expired on 31 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 HRT?
The MOT on W228 HRT expired on 31 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 HRT done?
W228 HRT was recorded at 18,585 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 542 miles a year.
Has W228 HRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 HRT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on W228 HRT 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 W228 HRT find?
W228 HRT passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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