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AP03 ZBD

2003 Suzuki GSXR1000

Green Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,775 mi
Last recorded53,775 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSXR100016,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 53,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 52,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 52,756 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 52,720 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2021 52,720 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 52,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,490 miles

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

Rear hugger loose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 52,478 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear hugger loose

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,131 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 28,234 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 29,142 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,667 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,335 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 4,860 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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AP03 ZBD is a 2003 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Green with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP03 ZBD, 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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AP03 ZBD is a 2003 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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