Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles, the 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4 (2004)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.5% first-time pass rate

2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2004 Suzuki GSX 1300 RK4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.7%, which sits 8.3 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests owners should expect some work to get these bikes through inspection. With 16.2% of tested bikes ever having had a dangerous defect flagged, this model sits at a level where serious safety issues do crop up, so a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist is advisable.

The median mileage of 15,066 miles is quite low for a 20-year-old bike, which hints these are well-kept machines rather than hard-ridden examples. Each vehicle typically racks up 1.35 failures and 4.7 advisories, pointing to worn consumables and age-related niggles rather than catastrophic problems—the kind of maintenance you'd expect on any older sports bike. Before committing, have the brakes, tyres, and lighting checked by someone who knows superbikes, as these areas frequently show up in the advisory logs.

We have limited data for the 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

16.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.35

Over 10.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 11k–19k

For context

These stats describe 105 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	101	87.4%	1.39

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,066

typical

10,573

low mileage

19,445

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4 vehicles fall between 10,573 and 19,445 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,573 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,573–19,445 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4s sit.

⚠ Over 26,250 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2004 Suzuki Gsx 1300 Rk4s are still active.

27 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.35

Avg failures per vehicle

4.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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