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FJ53 VMR

2003 Suzuki GSX1300R

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,754 mi
Last recorded43,754 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R17,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 43,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 39,071 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,964 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,318 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 29,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 26,321 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,978 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,544 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 20,544 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 9,503 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R?

Based on 57,093 MOT tests across 4,985 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 788
wheel bearings have excessive free play 431
wheel bearings are excessively rough 327
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 300
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 283
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FJ53 VMR is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 17,942 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 VMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ53 VMR registered?

FJ53 VMR is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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