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BC04 XMR

2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,400 mi
Last recorded59,400 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z17,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 XMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R-Z
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 59,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 54,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 49,614 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 49,607 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 46,649 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 46,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 43,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 43,074 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,683 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 37,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 32,690 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 32,569 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 27,502 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,372 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 27,371 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,790 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,463 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 25,452 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 25,449 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,680 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,226 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 22,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 18,778 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 18,708 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,223 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 8,894 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R-Z?

Based on 7,377 MOT tests across 570 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
912
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 101
wheel bearings have excessive free play 45
Headlamp aim too low 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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BC04 XMR is a 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 17,358 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-Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC04 XMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R-Z typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R-Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC04 XMR is a 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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