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Suzuki GSXR600

Yellow and Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 600 cc

Y238 BCGMOT history

Y238 BCG is a yellow and blue petrol Suzuki GSXR600 first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 46,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
46,162 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 BCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSXR600
Colour
Yellow and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 BCG was last recorded at 46,162 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2010: 26,119 miles, lower than 42,838 miles on 1 Mar 2010.
  • 8 Apr 2016: 33,103 miles, lower than 321,201 miles on 7 Apr 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
46,158 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 46,162 miles
  • 2023 – 41,996 miles
  • 2022 – 39,801 miles
  • 2021 – 38,871 miles
  • 2020 – 34,792 miles
  • 2019 – 34,587 miles
  • 2018 – 34,147 miles
  • 2017 – 33,878 miles
  • 2016 – 33,103 miles
  • 2015 – 321,201 miles
  • 2014 – 30,582 miles
  • 2013 – 28,979 miles
  • 2012 – 28,938 miles
  • 2011 – 27,977 miles
  • 2010 – 26,119 miles
  • 2008 – 41,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,162 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipes! (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes free play! (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,162 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    807807047245
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipes! (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes free play! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail46,158 miles (+4,162)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,158 miles
    Test number
    436103434053
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass41,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,996 miles
    Test number
    928018006202
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail41,996 miles (+2,195)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,996 miles
    Test number
    693742137662
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass39,801 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,801 miles
    Test number
    371774852936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,871 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,871 miles
    Test number
    750610680711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail38,862 miles (+4,070)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,862 miles
    Test number
    210280010947
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass34,792 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,792 miles
    Test number
    187004049845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,587 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,587 miles
    Test number
    112551893605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,147 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,147 miles
    Test number
    512969151557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,878 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,878 miles
    Test number
    419321039220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,103 miles (-288,098)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,103 miles
    Test number
    283249297503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass321,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    321,201 miles
    Test number
    567467895069
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  14. Fail321,201 miles (+290,619)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321,201 miles
    Test number
    169017795416
    • FailureDrive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  15. Pass30,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,582 miles
    Test number
    705993784020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,582 miles (+1,603)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,582 miles
    Test number
    187893284404
    • FailureRear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
    • FailureRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  17. Pass28,979 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,979 miles
    Test number
    188927983490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,938 miles (+961)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,938 miles
    Test number
    856321172212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
    • NoteRear indicators integral with tail light and not to oe specification.
  19. Pass27,977 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,977 miles
    Test number
    756318341255
    • NoteRear indicators not type approved and therefore not legal.
  20. Fail27,977 miles (+1,858)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,977 miles
    Test number
    765648141266
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • NoteRear indicators not type approved and therefore not legal.
  21. Fail26,119 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,119 miles
    Test number
    452986340263
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  22. Pass26,119 miles (-16,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,119 miles
    Test number
    714466840200
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  23. Pass42,838 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,838 miles
    Test number
    140360860442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,039 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,039 miles
    Test number
    530834508307
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
    • NoteLong travel foot brake
  25. Pass35,013 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,013 km
    Test number
    203140436245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,013 km3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,013 km
    Test number
    203157026299
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureRear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
    • FailureRear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
    • NoteRear swing arm strut locking divice missing

Questions about Y238 BCG

Does Y238 BCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 BCG expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 BCG?
The MOT on Y238 BCG expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 BCG done?
Y238 BCG was recorded at 46,162 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 321 miles a year.
Has Y238 BCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 BCG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y238 BCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y238 BCG find?
Y238 BCG passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes!; rear brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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