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LA03 MVM

2003 Suzuki GSX1300R

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,998 mi
Last recorded32,998 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R17,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 MVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 32,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 32,998 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 32,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 31,637 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned To right side (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 30,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned To R/H/Side (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 28,089 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 28,088 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 27,010 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,583 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 25,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 24,366 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,131 miles

Rear indicator position

Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,003 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn play in bobbins (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 18,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn play in bobbins (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,899 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 14,848 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 14,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 14,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,950 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 13,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,878 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,280 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 9,130 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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LA03 MVM is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 17,942 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 LA03 MVM, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA03 MVM is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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