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LJ54 CYU

2004 Suzuki GSXR1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,363 mi
Last recorded33,363 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki GSXR100015,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 CYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 33,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 25,806 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 24,629 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front fork tubes starting to pit.

Rear Brake fluid near lower level

Fail 20 Mar 2024 24,617 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front fork tubes starting to pit.

Rear Brake fluid near lower level

Pass 17 Feb 2023 22,104 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 22,092 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 19,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 19,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,511 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,845 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 18,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,889 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,875 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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LJ54 CYU is a 2004 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJ54 CYU, 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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LJ54 CYU is a 2004 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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