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A18 VSA

2001 Suzuki GSX1300R

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,075 mi
Last recorded42,075 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R21,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 42,075 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 42,041 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 41,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,602 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Apr 2013 40,589 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,986 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front tyre low on pressure

slight wear in cush drive rubbers

slight wear in rear monoshock pivot linkage

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,235 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,793 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R?

Based on 57,093 MOT tests across 4,985 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 788
wheel bearings have excessive free play 431
wheel bearings are excessively rough 327
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 300
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 283
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A18 VSA is a 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 21,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSX1300R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 VSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 VSA registered?

A18 VSA is a 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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