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LB09 HJE

2009 Suzuki Sv 650 SK9

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,047 mi
Last recorded45,047 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Sv 650 SK915,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 HJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 SK9
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 45,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 43,717 miles

None std exhaust fitted

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 43,717 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

None std exhaust fitted

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,987 miles

None std exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2020 39,023 miles

None std exhaust fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2020 39,022 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

None std exhaust fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 34,519 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 34,519 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 28,881 miles

None std exhaust fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 23,490 miles

None std exhaust fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2016 23,490 miles

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

None std exhaust fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 18,987 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear suspension linkage has slight play in bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play rear swinging arm bushes have slight play (2.4.A2a(i))

exhaust clamp loose

Fail 28 Nov 2014 13,651 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 13,651 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 8,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,191 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 8,191 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 SK9?

Based on 2,937 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
1,172
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Horn not working 8
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LB09 HJE is a 2009 Suzuki Sv 650 SK9 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Sv 650 SK9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 15,692 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 Sv 650 SK9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB09 HJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 SK9 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 SK9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB09 HJE registered?

LB09 HJE is a 2009 Suzuki Sv 650 SK9, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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