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B20 RCS

2001 Suzuki GSX1300R

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,231 mi
Last recorded16,231 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R21,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 RCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 16,231 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 16,064 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 15,705 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 15,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 15,049 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 15,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 14,763 miles

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

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

clutch fluid low

Pass 5 Jul 2018 14,340 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 14,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 13,556 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 13,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 12,520 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 11,421 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 10,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 6,690 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 6,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 4,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 3,290 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 3,287 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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B20 RCS is a 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B20 RCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B20 RCS registered?

B20 RCS is a 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is B20 RCS safe to buy?

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