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FG09 XRU

2009 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8

Grey Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,585 mi
Last recorded38,585 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K815,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 XRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650 Sa K8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,585 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 38,413 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 37,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre slightly miss shaped

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

chain guard missing

Fail 4 Aug 2021 37,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre slightly miss shaped

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

chain guard missing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,426 miles

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

chain guard removed

exhaust noisey

Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FI light on.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 25,852 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 25,852 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,820 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,626 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,523 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8?

Based on 3,202 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
1,103
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 10
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FG09 XRU is a 2009 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8 in Grey with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 15,791 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 GSF650 Sa K8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG09 XRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG09 XRU is a 2009 Suzuki GSF650 Sa K8, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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