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WA51 YHB

2001 Suzuki GSX1300R

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,676 mi
Last recorded58,676 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R21,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 YHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,676 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 58,669 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 58,596 miles

Nearside engine mounting bolt missing

Fail 29 Aug 2024 58,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 58,496 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 57,848 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 57,848 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,111 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 56,111 miles

Front Steering damper insecure Locking pin missing (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Shock linkage unit. All pins / bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Rear Lower Tray missing fixing bolt

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,513 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,706 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust can rivets slightly loose

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,540 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

clutch fluid resoivour at minimum level

Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,092 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,113 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,180 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 19,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,238 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 17,205 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 16,141 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

front mud gard o/s lower moumting broken

Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,962 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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WA51 YHB is a 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 21,020 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 WA51 YHB, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA51 YHB registered?

WA51 YHB is a 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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