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Y104 JOW

2001 Suzuki GSX1300R

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,881 mi
Last recorded24,881 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R21,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 JOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 24,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

body covers missing

Pass 4 Jul 2025 24,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 24,593 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 24,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust system noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2016 20,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 18,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

l/h footpeg mount worn slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2014 15,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

HID headlight conversion fitted but still emits a flat beam

Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,407 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 12,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 7,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

the rear indicator lenses are missing but they still show an amber light

Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,194 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 2,853 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 1,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 1,307 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 1,271 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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Y104 JOW is a 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y104 JOW, 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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Y104 JOW is a 2001 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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