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KP04 DPE

2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,912 mi
Last recorded38,912 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z17,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 DPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R-Z
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 38,912 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 38,851 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 37,378 miles

Central Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear corosion around rear tyre valve stem

Fail 31 May 2023 37,343 miles

Horn not working relay clicking (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revs rise when on right lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear corosion around rear tyre valve stem

Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,023 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 22 Aug 2020 35,385 miles

Chain guard missing ()

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Aug 2020 35,385 miles

Front Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2019 33,793 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 32,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,944 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 29,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Chain guard missing ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 29,061 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,655 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,205 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 18,181 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,100 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,689 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,646 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R-Z?

Based on 7,377 MOT tests across 570 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
912
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 101
wheel bearings have excessive free play 45
Headlamp aim too low 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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KP04 DPE is a 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 17,358 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-Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP04 DPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R-Z typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R-Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP04 DPE registered?

KP04 DPE is a 2004 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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