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K18 SXR

2001 Suzuki GSXR1000

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,828 mi
Last recorded33,828 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSXR100019,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 SXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 33,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 33,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 33,638 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 33,638 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 32,662 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 31,739 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 31,739 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working faulty (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 31,578 miles

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)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,755 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,477 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,240 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 27,162 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,485 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 20,920 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 16,195 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 14,881 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 12,753 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 12,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,570 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 9,396 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2006 7,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 7,477 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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K18 SXR is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 19,006 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 K18 SXR, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K18 SXR registered?

K18 SXR is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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