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LB09 RFO

2009 Suzuki GSF650

Red Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,057 mi
Last recorded39,057 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki GSF65015,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 RFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 39,057 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 38,392 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 38,392 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 37,703 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 37,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,043 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre slightly squared. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 36,917 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 36,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front Indicator damaged

Offside Footrest slightly loose Rider (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 35,158 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,223 miles

Number plate light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2017 25,380 miles

Number plate light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 13,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 9,994 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 9,994 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF650?

Based on 44,060 MOT tests across 3,774 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 306
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 244
Drive chain excessively loose 146
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 138
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LB09 RFO is a 2009 Suzuki GSF650 in Red with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki GSF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,181 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB09 RFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki GSF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB09 RFO is a 2009 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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