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JO04 BSB

2004 Suzuki GSXR1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,230 mi
Last recorded15,230 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSXR100015,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO04 BSB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 15,230 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 15,106 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 14,951 miles

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

Up to 1/2 not functioning rear position lamp

Pass 6 Jun 2020

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front tyre cracking across tread.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front tyre cracking across tread.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 14,530 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 14,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Tyre fouling another component Rear tyre rubbing on rear lower fairing. (4.1.4)

Tyre fouling another component Rear tyre rubbing on rear mudguard. (4.1.4)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 14,493 miles

Exhaust system noisy.

Front brake hose in sleeves not allowing a full inspection.

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 14,493 miles

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

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective cannot be opened to inspect. (7.2.2c)

Exhaust system noisy.

Front brake hose in sleeves not allowing a full inspection.

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 7 Nov 2015 14,381 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 14,381 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,967 miles

rear tyre plug repaired

Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,849 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 13,628 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,030 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 9,285 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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JO04 BSB is a 2004 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JO04 BSB, 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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JO04 BSB is a 2004 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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