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LK09 FGX

2009 Suzuki GSXR1000

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,124 mi
Last recorded24,124 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki GSXR100012,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 FGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 24,124 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 22,631 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 22,095 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 21,453 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 19,080 miles

Clutch lever shortened short clutch lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied short front brake lever fitted (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 19,080 miles

Clutch lever shortened short clutch lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied short front brake lever fitted (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 16,742 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 16,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 16,357 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear drive chain kinked and partially seized

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 15,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 12,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 12,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 12,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 12,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 12,202 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1000?

Based on 116,687 MOT tests across 10,071 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
10,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,205
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,144
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 540
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 493
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 370
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LK09 FGX is a 2009 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,635 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 GSXR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK09 FGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK09 FGX registered?

LK09 FGX is a 2009 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LK09 FGX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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