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Suzuki GSX1300R-Z

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,299 cc

K18 GSXMOT history

K18 GSX is a black petrol Suzuki GSX1300R-Z first used on 15 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 22,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
22,197 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 GSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
GSX1300R-Z
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 GSX was last recorded at 22,197 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 2,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,737 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,460 miles
Average per year
719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,197 miles
  • 2024 – 19,737 miles
  • 2023 – 19,580 miles
  • 2022 – 18,781 miles
  • 2021 – 18,275 miles
  • 2020 – 17,699 miles
  • 2018 – 15,227 miles
  • 2017 – 15,115 miles
  • 2016 – 14,395 miles
  • 2015 – 13,857 miles
  • 2014 – 13,454 miles
  • 2012 – 12,570 miles
  • 2011 – 12,054 miles
  • 2010 – 11,261 miles
  • 2009 – 10,572 miles
  • 2007 – 9,609 miles
  • 2006 – 8,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,197 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Chain guard missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,197 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    22,197 miles
    Test number
    986357341363
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Pass19,737 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    19,737 miles
    Test number
    144395778383
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Fail19,709 miles (+129)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,709 miles
    Test number
    731707221110
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass19,580 miles (+799)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    19,580 miles
    Test number
    204783391829
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass18,781 miles (+506)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    18,781 miles
    Test number
    663641410919
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChain guard missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Pass18,275 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    18,275 miles
    Test number
    675981246183
    • MinorRear Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  7. Fail18,267 miles (+568)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,267 miles
    Test number
    158091597441
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  8. Pass17,699 miles (+2,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    17,699 miles
    Test number
    810336258844
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCush drive worn
  9. Pass15,227 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    15,227 miles
    Test number
    311405467432
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass15,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,115 miles
    Test number
    776927411972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail15,115 miles (+720)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,115 miles
    Test number
    268325209038
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  12. Pass14,395 miles (+538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    14,395 miles
    Test number
    672716376720
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  13. Pass13,857 miles (+403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    13,857 miles
    Test number
    579857195031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  14. Pass13,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    13,454 miles
    Test number
    139827874050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail13,454 miles (+884)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,454 miles
    Test number
    795547574047
    • Repaired at testRear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  16. Pass12,570 miles (+516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,570 miles
    Test number
    355819702194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  17. Pass12,054 miles (+793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,054 miles
    Test number
    775087911100
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  18. Pass11,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,261 miles
    Test number
    261171010102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail11,261 miles (+689)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,261 miles
    Test number
    432306800170
    • FailureFront Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly
  20. Pass10,572 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,572 miles
    Test number
    804691099022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,609 miles (+1,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9,609 miles
    Test number
    803350407275
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  22. Pass8,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,207 miles
    Test number
    901788916191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail8,270 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,270 miles
    Test number
    691637716174
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about K18 GSX

Does K18 GSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 GSX expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 GSX?
The MOT on K18 GSX expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 GSX done?
K18 GSX was recorded at 22,197 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 719 miles a year.
Has K18 GSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 GSX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 GSX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K18 GSX find?
K18 GSX passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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