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BU54 FAN

2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,500 mi
Last recorded37,500 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z17,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 FAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R-Z
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 37,498 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 37,113 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,914 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020
Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,969 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 35,969 miles

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

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 34,479 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 34,470 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,018 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,450 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,545 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,120 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 12,119 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,843 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,173 miles

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

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,042 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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BU54 FAN is a 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BU54 FAN, 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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What year was BU54 FAN registered?

BU54 FAN is a 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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