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YD09 VAM

2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8

Grey Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,944 mi
Last recorded39,944 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK814,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 VAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 39,944 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 39,944 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 39,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2023 39,922 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 39,671 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,620 miles

Drive chain slightly tight borderline (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Possible rear sprocket carrier bearing rough?

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,935 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 37,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,778 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Hydraulic Clutch is spongy

Fail 9 Apr 2018 35,678 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly Rear brake lever is seized and sticking (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Hydraulic Clutch is spongy

Pass 14 Apr 2017 31,413 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside mirror loose

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,050 miles

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

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

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

Number plate light not working

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 23,243 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 13,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,276 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 12,276 miles

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8?

Based on 4,731 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
wheel bearings have excessive free play 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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YD09 VAM is a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 in Grey with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 14,705 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 1300 RK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD09 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD09 VAM is a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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