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GAZ 8163

2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,626 mi
Last recorded27,626 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z17,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 8163
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R-Z
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 27,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 27,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 26,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 26,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 26,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2022 26,019 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Not more than 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Not more than 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 25,729 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 25,216 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 24,668 miles

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,691 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,179 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,003 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 22,969 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,449 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 17,394 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,090 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 3,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 2,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 2,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 2,328 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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GAZ 8163 is a 2004 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 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 GAZ 8163, 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 GAZ 8163 registered?

GAZ 8163 is a 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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