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K18 GSX

2003 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,197 mi
Last recorded22,197 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z17,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 GSX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R-Z
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 22,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 19,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 19,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 19,580 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 18,781 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 18,275 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 18,267 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 17,699 miles

cush drive worn

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 15,227 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 15,115 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 15,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,395 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,857 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 13,454 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 13,454 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,570 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 11,261 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 11,261 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,572 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,609 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 8,207 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 8,270 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R-Z?

Based on 7,377 MOT tests across 570 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
912
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 101
wheel bearings have excessive free play 45
Headlamp aim too low 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 33
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K18 GSX is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,719 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-Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K18 GSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R-Z typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R-Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K18 GSX registered?

K18 GSX is a 2003 Suzuki GSX1300R-Z, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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