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S111 TMC

2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,892 mi
Last recorded20,892 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK812,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 TMC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 BK8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 20,892 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 20,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 19,352 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 18,090 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 16,965 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 13,602 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 11,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No number plate light

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 10,123 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 7,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 5,381 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 2,740 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 2,223 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 2,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 511 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
878
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
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S111 TMC is a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 12,301 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S111 TMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S111 TMC registered?

S111 TMC is a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 BK8, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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