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EY04 GRU

2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,058 mi
Last recorded53,058 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z17,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 GRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R-Z
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 53,058 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 53,057 miles

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 52,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 52,664 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,390 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 51,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,495 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 50,495 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,172 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,098 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,595 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 39,595 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,842 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 34,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,321 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 31,321 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jan 2013 25,570 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,570 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 22,545 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,691 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 13,280 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 13,270 miles

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,725 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,947 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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EY04 GRU is a 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY04 GRU, 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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EY04 GRU is a 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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