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YG09 LYU

2009 Suzuki GSXR1000

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,071 mi
Last recorded38,071 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki GSXR100012,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 LYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR1000
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 38,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 38,070 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 23,714 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 23,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 22,606 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 21,965 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 May 2018 21,428 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 20,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 18,943 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 16,733 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 16,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2013

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 10,836 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 10,836 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR1000?

Based on 116,687 MOT tests across 10,071 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
10,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,205
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,144
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 540
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 493
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 370
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YG09 LYU is a 2009 Suzuki GSXR1000 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki GSXR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 12,635 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 GSXR1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG09 LYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki GSXR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG09 LYU registered?

YG09 LYU is a 2009 Suzuki GSXR1000, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YG09 LYU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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