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J555 LEW

1999 Suzuki GSX1300R

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,792 mi
Last recorded43,792 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R23,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 LEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,792 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 27,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 27,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 26,635 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 26,343 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 26,316 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 25,528 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 25,528 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 23,425 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 23,425 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,158 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 18,364 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 16,291 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,291 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 14,205 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 14,205 miles

Inner Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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J555 LEW is a 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J555 LEW, 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.

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What year was J555 LEW registered?

J555 LEW is a 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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