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NJ59 XBU

2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK9

Blue Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,034 mi
Last recorded40,034 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK914,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 XBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 650 FK9
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 40,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 38,558 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 38,558 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 37,461 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 36,560 miles

Central Front Loose wiring hanging from front lighting system

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 36,560 miles

Central Front Loose wiring hanging from front lighting system

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower fairing slightly loose

Fail 15 Oct 2021 35,930 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower fairing slightly loose

Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,701 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 33,476 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 33,426 miles

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

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

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

Front brake lever has slight notch

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

the motorcycle is fitted with a non standard silencer which is not unreasonably louder than a standard silencer

Fail 28 Sep 2018 33,416 miles

Brake lever insecure nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front brake lever has slight notch

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

the motorcycle is fitted with a non standard silencer which is not unreasonably louder than a standard silencer

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,499 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 29,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,825 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,566 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 650 FK9?

Based on 3,189 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
1,123
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Drive chain excessively loose 8
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NJ59 XBU is a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK9 in Blue with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 14,604 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 650 FK9 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ59 XBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 650 FK9 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 650 FK9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ59 XBU is a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK9, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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