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AY03 JCJ

2003 Suzuki GSXR1000

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,672 mi
Last recorded36,672 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSXR100016,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 JCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 36,672 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 36,672 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 35,774 miles

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 35,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,525 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,520 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 31,520 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 27,287 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 23,921 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,222 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 17,999 miles

possible repair to front, lower, right hand fork leg

Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,517 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 17,517 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,378 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,709 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 12,471 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 10,932 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 7,976 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 7,976 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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AY03 JCJ is a 2003 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Red 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 AY03 JCJ, 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 AY03 JCJ registered?

AY03 JCJ is a 2003 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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