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J18 USR

1999 Suzuki GSX1300R

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,545 mi
Last recorded55,545 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R23,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 USR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 55,545 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 53,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 53,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,399 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Apr 2022 53,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 44,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 42,237 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 60,474 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 30,729 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,291 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 29,261 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 May 2012 26,078 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,177 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 22,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,516 miles

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

advise Rear sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Fail 9 Dec 2009 20,494 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 6,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 4,264 miles

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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J18 USR is a 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 23,210 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 J18 USR, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J18 USR registered?

J18 USR is a 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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The MOT history for J18 USR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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