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V290 ECC

2000 Suzuki GSX1300R

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,982 mi
Last recorded32,982 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R21,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 ECC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX1300R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 32,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 32,253 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 32,253 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 32,108 miles

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

Rear slight wear in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2022 31,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 30,374 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 29,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 26,633 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,009 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,161 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,803 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 23,803 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,110 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,828 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 Jun 2011 18,813 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2010 16,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,028 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,356 miles

ball end clutch lever missing

front brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX1300R?

Based on 57,093 MOT tests across 4,985 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 788
wheel bearings have excessive free play 431
wheel bearings are excessively rough 327
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 300
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 283
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V290 ECC is a 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 21,842 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V290 ECC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX1300R typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki GSX1300R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V290 ECC registered?

V290 ECC is a 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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