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KT51 BRV

2001 Suzuki GSXR1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSXR100019,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 BRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 50,374 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 50,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 50,005 miles

Front tire over 5 years old.

Rear Tire over 5 years old.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,718 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,564 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 49,564 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 47,997 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swing arm to frame bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,909 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 46,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess Hooked teeth (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 45,312 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,274 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 41,274 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,780 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 39,780 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,944 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,161 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,119 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 19,111 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,440 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1000?

Based on 116,687 MOT tests across 10,071 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
10,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,205
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,144
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 540
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 493
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 370
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KT51 BRV is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 19,006 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 GSXR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT51 BRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KT51 BRV is a 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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