MOT Status
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39,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside mirror loose
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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)
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)
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)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8?
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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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What year was YD09 VAM registered?
YD09 VAM is a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK8, first registered on 1 March 2009.
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