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NK53 SHJ

2003 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K3

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,281 mi
Last recorded17,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K311,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 SHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 600 K3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 17,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 16,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 16,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 15,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 15,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 13,794 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 13,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 13,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 12,759 miles

Centre Rear Outer Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing Arm bushes have slight movement (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy slightly noisy silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 11,952 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 9,876 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 9,876 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 8,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 600 K3?

Based on 726 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Horn not working 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 5
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NK53 SHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K3 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 11,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsxr 600 K3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK53 SHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 600 K3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 600 K3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK53 SHJ registered?

NK53 SHJ is a 2003 Suzuki Gsxr 600 K3, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is NK53 SHJ safe to buy?

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