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AE03 HTN

2003 Suzuki GSXR1000

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,463 mi
Last recorded40,463 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSXR100016,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HTN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 40,463 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 May 2024 39,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 37,685 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 37,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 35,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 32,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,968 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 30,968 miles

Front Position lamp not working Not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing Has tape type reflector (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,429 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 28,429 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,437 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,837 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,849 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,450 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008

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

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

number plate lamp emits a blue light.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,920 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,343 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1000?

Based on 116,687 MOT tests across 10,071 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
10,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,205
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,144
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 540
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 493
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 370
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AE03 HTN is a 2003 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 16,871 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSXR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 HTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 HTN registered?

AE03 HTN is a 2003 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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