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Suzuki GSXR1000

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 988 cc

Y878 NBYMOT history

Y878 NBY is a grey petrol Suzuki GSXR1000 first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 26,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
26,970 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 NBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSXR1000
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 NBY was last recorded at 26,970 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,960 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,970 miles
  • 2025 – 26,960 miles
  • 2024 – 26,950 miles
  • 2023 – 25,768 miles
  • 2022 – 25,476 miles
  • 2021 – 25,070 miles
  • 2020 – 23,962 miles
  • 2019 – 23,338 miles
  • 2017 – 21,710 miles
  • 2016 – 21,414 miles
  • 2015 – 20,302 miles
  • 2014 – 18,750 miles
  • 2013 – 18,007 miles
  • 2012 – 16,481 miles
  • 2011 – 15,333 miles
  • 2010 – 13,263 miles
  • 2008 – 11,655 miles
  • 2007 – 10,886 miles
  • 2006 – 10,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,970 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNo chainguard fitted at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,970 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    26,970 miles
    Test number
    460104556340
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo chainguard fitted at time of test

  2. Pass26,960 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    26,960 miles
    Test number
    222116228055
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass26,950 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    26,950 miles
    Test number
    565148480687
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo chainguard fitted

  4. Fail26,940 miles (+1,172)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,940 miles
    Test number
    859280721309
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorStop lamp not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo chainguard fitted at time of test

  5. Pass25,768 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    25,768 miles
    Test number
    274475205242
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass25,476 miles (+406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    25,476 miles
    Test number
    658459549366
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  7. Pass25,070 miles (+1,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    543875680170
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass23,962 miles (+624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    23,962 miles
    Test number
    690035944488
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass23,338 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    23,338 miles
    Test number
    196745454706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,710 miles
    Test number
    716243016259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  11. Fail21,710 miles (+296)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,710 miles
    Test number
    682526647042
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  12. Pass21,414 miles (+1,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,414 miles
    Test number
    175823377409
    • AdvisoryNo lights fitted at time of test.

  13. Pass20,302 miles (+1,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,302 miles
    Test number
    464259190190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
    • AdvisoryNo lights fitted at time of test

  14. Pass18,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,750 miles
    Test number
    886795584165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,750 miles (+743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,750 miles
    Test number
    286335184185
    • FailureRear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

  16. Pass18,007 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,007 miles
    Test number
    827981453139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,481 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,481 miles
    Test number
    957674742199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,333 miles (+2,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,333 miles
    Test number
    568072731126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  19. Pass13,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,263 miles
    Test number
    392751330199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,263 miles (+1,608)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,263 miles
    Test number
    913911630191
    • Repaired at testExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

  21. Pass11,655 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,655 miles
    Test number
    541265968127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,394 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    11,394 miles
    Test number
    632886418105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,886 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,886 miles
    Test number
    271013347109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,110 miles
    Test number
    631833206110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 NBY

Does Y878 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 NBY is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 NBY?
The MOT on Y878 NBY is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 NBY done?
Y878 NBY was recorded at 26,970 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 828 miles a year.
Has Y878 NBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 NBY has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y878 NBY 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 Y878 NBY find?
Y878 NBY passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; exhaust noisy; exhaust silencer slightly loose, and 1 more.

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