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J12 CKB

2004 Suzuki GSXR1000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,759 mi
Last recorded65,759 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSXR100015,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 CKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 65,759 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 22,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 21,822 miles

small number plate is behind large one,

Fail 11 Jun 2024 21,822 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

small number plate is behind large one,

Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,630 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,246 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 60,242 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 56,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,182 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 21,182 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 19,305 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,452 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,485 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,254 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 17,399 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,039 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,478 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 16,478 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,432 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 41,585 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 80,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,068 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,888 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,109 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,328 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 44,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 5,949 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1000?

Based on 116,687 MOT tests across 10,071 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
10,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,205
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,144
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 540
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 493
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 370
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J12 CKB is a 2004 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 15,861 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 GSXR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J12 CKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J12 CKB is a 2004 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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