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Suzuki GSXR600

Blue and White · Petrol · 2001 · 599 cc

Y278 KSFMOT history

Y278 KSF is a blue and white petrol Suzuki GSXR600 first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 33,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
33,051 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 KSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSXR600
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 KSF was last recorded at 33,051 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 4,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2007: 4,879 miles, lower than 4,979 miles on 25 Apr 2007.

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
28,225 miles · 10 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
4,826 miles
Average per year
1,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,051 miles
  • 2019 – 28,225 miles
  • 2018 – 24,369 miles
  • 2017 – 23,624 miles
  • 2015 – 22,837 miles
  • 2014 – 21,601 miles
  • 2012 – 20,212 miles
  • 2011 – 17,390 miles
  • 2010 – 15,816 miles
  • 2009 – 11,870 miles
  • 2008 – 9,359 miles
  • 2007 – 4,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,051 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,051 miles (+4,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    33,051 miles
    Test number
    633555338027
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass28,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    362471356719
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail28,225 miles (+3,856)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,225 miles
    Test number
    614337124463
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass24,369 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    24,369 miles
    Test number
    312366068111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail24,368 miles (+744)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,368 miles
    Test number
    218866083844
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

  6. Pass23,624 miles (+787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,624 miles
    Test number
    367615116475
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight mask fitted at time of test

  7. Pass22,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,837 miles
    Test number
    257484265478
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  8. Fail22,837 miles (+1,236)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,837 miles
    Test number
    705254865161
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  9. Pass21,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,601 miles
    Test number
    525827174078
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Fail21,601 miles (+1,389)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,601 miles
    Test number
    377977374051
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass20,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,212 miles
    Test number
    245878942210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,212 miles (+2,822)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,212 miles
    Test number
    377118442494
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

  13. Pass17,390 miles (+1,574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,390 miles
    Test number
    365489341481
    • NoteThe beam im age was pointing the wrong way it has been taped up to point the proper way

  14. Pass15,816 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,816 miles
    Test number
    993305320213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,805 miles (+3,935)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,805 miles
    Test number
    361028910288
    • FailureFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

  16. Pass11,870 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    11,870 miles
    Test number
    752357379165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,359 miles
    Test number
    470563508257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail9,352 miles (+4,473)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,352 miles
    Test number
    340163908248
    • FailureRear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

  19. Pass4,879 miles (-100)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    4,879 miles
    Test number
    270267117470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail4,979 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,979 miles
    Test number
    374485117123
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Questions about Y278 KSF

Does Y278 KSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 KSF expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 KSF?
The MOT on Y278 KSF expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 KSF done?
Y278 KSF was recorded at 33,051 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,517 miles a year.
Has Y278 KSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 KSF has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y278 KSF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 KSF find?
Y278 KSF passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake pad(s) close to minimum limit; front wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

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