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AE53 FVU

2003 Suzuki GSX1400

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,935 mi
Last recorded43,935 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSX140016,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1400
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 43,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,870 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 42,862 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 41,242 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 38,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 35,625 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 35,611 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted front discs have 20% fluctuation (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,634 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 32,919 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 31,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,615 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 24,532 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2010 24,499 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2009 17,227 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,227 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2008 10,221 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 10,221 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,359 miles

tape used to correct headlamp aim

Pass 4 Nov 2006 7,175 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1400?

Based on 66,306 MOT tests across 4,395 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
786
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 700
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 312
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 189
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
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AE53 FVU is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1400 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GSX1400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 16,195 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 GSX1400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 FVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1400 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki GSX1400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 FVU registered?

AE53 FVU is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1400, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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