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RD51 ZBR

2004 Suzuki Gsxr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,124 mi
Last recorded32,124 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Gsxr16,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 ZBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 32,124 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 31,351 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable RH handle bar is deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,136 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,888 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 30,870 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Offside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 30,849 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 29,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 29,890 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 28,996 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 28,965 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 28,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Apr 2008 28,004 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,405 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,082 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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RD51 ZBR is a 2004 Suzuki Gsxr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RD51 ZBR, 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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What year was RD51 ZBR registered?

RD51 ZBR is a 2004 Suzuki Gsxr, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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