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J5 WDY

2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8

White Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,272 mi
Last recorded32,272 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK814,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 32,272 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 31,635 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 31,635 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 30,546 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 30,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 29,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 28,601 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sides (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,691 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 25,691 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 25,683 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 21,766 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 20,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,142 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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J5 WDY is a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 in White with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J5 WDY, 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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J5 WDY is a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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