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AE04 UES

2004 Suzuki GSXR1000

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,210 mi
Last recorded27,210 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSXR100015,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 UES
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 27,210 miles

Front Clicking heard from front wheel - advise inspection of wheel bearing

Front Direction indicators emit short flash.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering lock stop slightly deformed allowing more travel one way. No serious fouling

Presented as single seat - no pillion footrests fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2024 26,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Indicators mismatched

Pass 27 Sep 2023 25,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Fork yoke deformed but serviceable Steering lock stop bent (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No pillion seat or rear footrests fitted. ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 24,447 miles

Front right steering stop deformed but still operational

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 24,406 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned solo motorcycles - 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Intermittent flickering when applied (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Front right steering stop deformed but still operational

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 23,080 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 23,066 miles

Central Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Fork yoke fractured on bump lock stop (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to close need to be 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate incorrect size to small (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp not working on front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 17,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 15,555 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 13,664 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 13,664 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,663 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 13,663 miles

Front position lamp missing not working (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,519 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear sprocket nut damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2015 13,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 10,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,169 miles

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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AE04 UES is a 2004 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,861 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 AE04 UES, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 UES is a 2004 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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