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SL09 KBU

2009 Suzuki Sv 650 SK9

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,755 mi
Last recorded52,755 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Sv 650 SK915,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 KBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 SK9
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 52,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 52,755 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 48,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,150 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 45,150 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 39,789 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 34,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 29,276 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,143 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,751 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,387 miles

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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SL09 KBU is a 2009 Suzuki Sv 650 SK9 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL09 KBU, 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 SL09 KBU registered?

SL09 KBU is a 2009 Suzuki Sv 650 SK9, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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