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Suzuki GS500

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 487 cc

Y49 HBXMOT history

Y49 HBX is a blue petrol Suzuki GS500 first used on 26 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 24,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
24,871 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 HBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GS500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
487 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y49 HBX was last recorded at 24,871 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,657 miles · 16 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
1,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,871 miles
  • 2022 – 24,657 miles
  • 2021 – 24,650 miles
  • 2019 – 24,415 miles
  • 2018 – 23,892 miles
  • 2016 – 23,755 miles
  • 2015 – 23,592 miles
  • 2013 – 23,372 miles
  • 2012 – 23,105 miles
  • 2011 – 22,548 miles
  • 2010 – 20,981 miles
  • 2008 – 14,451 miles
  • 2007 – 9,541 miles
  • 2006 – 6,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,871 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,871 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    24,871 miles
    Test number
    918637235907
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass24,657 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    24,657 miles
    Test number
    742041614290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,650 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    24,650 miles
    Test number
    146068800674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,415 miles
    Test number
    379959880811
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. Fail24,415 miles (+523)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,415 miles
    Test number
    297560314621
    • DangerousFront Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Pass23,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,892 miles
    Test number
    672376099223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail23,892 miles (+137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,892 miles
    Test number
    220270893092
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  8. Pass23,755 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,755 miles
    Test number
    998691290223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,592 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,592 miles
    Test number
    187951975459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,372 miles (+267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,372 miles
    Test number
    516015813237
    • AdvisoryRear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  11. Pass23,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,105 miles
    Test number
    745523172071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,105 miles (+557)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,105 miles
    Test number
    925573972096
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  13. Pass22,548 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,548 miles
    Test number
    748979391027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,981 miles (+6,530)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,981 miles
    Test number
    174579890482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,451 miles
    Test number
    833305838227
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  16. Fail14,451 miles (+4,910)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,451 miles
    Test number
    372275538404
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  17. Pass9,541 miles (+3,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    9,541 miles
    Test number
    972555707230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  18. Pass6,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    6,260 miles
    Test number
    651383436216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y49 HBX

Does Y49 HBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y49 HBX expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y49 HBX?
The MOT on Y49 HBX expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y49 HBX done?
Y49 HBX was recorded at 24,871 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 1,004 miles a year.
Has Y49 HBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 HBX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y49 HBX 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 Y49 HBX find?
Y49 HBX passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: drive chain slightly tight; front brake binding but not excessively.

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