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WV09 VBL

2009 Suzuki GSF650

Black Petrol 656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,156 mi
Last recorded74,156 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki GSF65015,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 VBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF650
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 74,156 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 74,156 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,783 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 69,665 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 63,485 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 63,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,986 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 60,843 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Intake manifolds cracked and perished

neutral tell tale light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2020 55,593 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 55,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 53,531 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 53,531 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 50,544 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 50,544 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,750 miles

chain worn and o rings perished

Pass 18 Nov 2016 42,387 miles

clutch lever bent

front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Fail 18 Nov 2016 42,386 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

clutch lever bent

front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 37,576 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute and rear (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released control (1.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,419 miles

Nearside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 31,419 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 9,306 miles

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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WV09 VBL is a 2009 Suzuki GSF650 in Black with a 656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WV09 VBL, 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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WV09 VBL is a 2009 Suzuki GSF650, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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