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FIL 8278

2007 Suzuki Gsx 1300 R K7

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,456 mi
Last recorded50,456 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Gsx 1300 R K715,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 8278
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 R K7
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 50,456 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 7 May 2024 50,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 49,489 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 49,487 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 47,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 45,229 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 45,221 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,838 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear play in rear sprocket carrier

Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,604 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,647 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,606 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 16,560 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 16,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,660 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 11,786 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,258 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 11,258 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 R K7?

Based on 1,808 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
913
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
wheel bearings are excessively rough 5
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FIL 8278 is a 2007 Suzuki Gsx 1300 R K7 in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Gsx 1300 R K7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 15,564 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 Gsx 1300 R K7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FIL 8278, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 R K7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 R K7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FIL 8278 is a 2007 Suzuki Gsx 1300 R K7, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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