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X551 VYJ

2001 Suzuki GSX1300R

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,419 mi
Last recorded56,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R21,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 VYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 56,419 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens is damaged /cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2026 56,419 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front indicator lens is damaged /cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2025 56,142 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 55,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,486 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluid level getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,807 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,727 miles

Front front brake effort is very ineffective

Rear braking effort is very ineffective

Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,727 miles

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

Front front brake effort is very ineffective

Rear braking effort is very ineffective

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,580 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 43,579 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,152 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,788 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,914 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 31,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,288 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,553 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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X551 VYJ is a 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X551 VYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X551 VYJ?

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What year was X551 VYJ registered?

X551 VYJ is a 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X551 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 VYJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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