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GN53 LXB

2003 Suzuki GSX1400

Black Petrol 1402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,768 mi
Last recorded20,768 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSX140016,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1400
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 20,768 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 20,763 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 20,463 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 18,748 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,115 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 18,115 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 17,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slightly pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slightly pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,621 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 16,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,452 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,040 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 14,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,497 miles

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 13 Jul 2012 12,895 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 12,686 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 12,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 12,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,248 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 11,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1400?

Based on 66,306 MOT tests across 4,395 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
786
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 700
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 312
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 189
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
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GN53 LXB is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1400 in Black with a 1,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GSX1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 16,195 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 GSX1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 LXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki GSX1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN53 LXB registered?

GN53 LXB is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1400, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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