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CE59 LBU

2009 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,699 mi
Last recorded40,699 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki SV65013,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 LBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 40,699 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 40,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 40,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 39,728 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 37,054 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 37,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working when front brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 35,509 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 32,505 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017 32,505 miles

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))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 28,868 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 28,868 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,774 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 21,852 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 21,852 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,249 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 16,249 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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CE59 LBU is a 2009 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 13,499 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 SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE59 LBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE59 LBU registered?

CE59 LBU is a 2009 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is CE59 LBU safe to buy?

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