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T143 RPT

1999 Suzuki GSX1300R

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,492 mi
Last recorded32,492 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R23,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 RPT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 32,492 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 32,481 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 32,243 miles

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

headlamp masked

Fail 3 May 2024 32,243 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 29,899 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 29,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 28,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 27,262 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 27,762 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,693 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 26,337 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 25,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,884 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 25,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,815 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 23,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,427 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 22,427 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,679 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,122 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 21,119 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,936 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 19,180 miles

Centre Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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T143 RPT is a 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 23,210 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 T143 RPT, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T143 RPT registered?

T143 RPT is a 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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