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FX09 FTF

2009 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,908 mi
Last recorded54,908 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K810,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 FTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsxr 1000 K8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 54,908 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 54,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,710 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 53,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 47,664 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,617 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 34,617 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,261 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,241 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 13,775 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 13,775 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,227 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 8,227 miles

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

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 25 May 2013 7,379 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 7,016 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8?

Based on 6,339 MOT tests across 655 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
655
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 43
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
Headlamp aim too high 15
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FX09 FTF is a 2009 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 10,872 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 Gsxr 1000 K8 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX09 FTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX09 FTF registered?

FX09 FTF is a 2009 Suzuki Gsxr 1000 K8, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is FX09 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX09 FTF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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