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B9 VLM

2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8

Black Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,235 mi
Last recorded19,235 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK814,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 VLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 19,235 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 18,453 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 17,209 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 14,995 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 14,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 14,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 12,925 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 10,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 8,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 4,885 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 4,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 2,044 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 1,997 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8?

Based on 4,731 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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B9 VLM is a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 in Black with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 14,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 VLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B9 VLM registered?

B9 VLM is a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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