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AE09 DTU

2009 Suzuki VZR1800

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,919 mi
Last recorded37,919 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki VZR18008,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 DTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVZR1800
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 37,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 37,260 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 37,260 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,323 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 32,533 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 28,902 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 22,751 miles

Exhaust noisy ********* silencers have been drilled out-ok for now ********** (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 22,674 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely master cylinder piston needs lube (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy ********* silencers have been drilled out-ok for now ********** (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 15,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 14,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 12,934 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 8,929 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 8,929 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 6,726 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 5,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 5,598 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,249 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki VZR1800?

Based on 1,140 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Direction indicators not working 3
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AE09 DTU is a 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 8,746 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 VZR1800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE09 DTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki VZR1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki VZR1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE09 DTU is a 2009 Suzuki VZR1800, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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