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FJ53 KRU

2003 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,873 mi
Last recorded28,873 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z17,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R-Z
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 28,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 28,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 27,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Cush Drive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 26,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 26,092 miles

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

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))

cush drive worn

Fail 6 May 2021 26,091 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no image on dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

cush drive worn

Fail 20 Apr 2021 26,082 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no image on dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 26,067 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 25,274 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 18,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 16,221 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 16,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,955 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,227 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 13,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 7,868 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 3,867 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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FJ53 KRU is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,719 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 FJ53 KRU, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R-Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 KRU is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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