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DU04 BFM

2004 Suzuki Gsxr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,452 mi
Last recorded17,452 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Gsxr16,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 BFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 17,452 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 15,511 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 15,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,007 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 14,007 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake fluid low

Pass 8 May 2015 34,736 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 34,736 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 10,572 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 10,572 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 9,063 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 9,061 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 8,826 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 8,826 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 8,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 5,689 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 5,689 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,471 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr?

Based on 32,177 MOT tests across 4,401 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
823
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 258
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 118
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DU04 BFM is a 2004 Suzuki Gsxr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Gsxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 16,040 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 Gsxr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU04 BFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU04 BFM is a 2004 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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