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GL09 HBY

2009 Suzuki GSX650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,039 mi
Last recorded80,039 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki GSX65016,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 HBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSX650
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 80,039 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 79,825 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,240 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,083 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 70,070 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,265 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,665 miles

Offside Rear Offside rear footrest pivot worn.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 59,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Offside rear footrest pivot worn.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,862 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,571 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,519 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,224 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 40,224 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,950 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 31,950 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSX650?

Based on 1,622 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
1,033
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
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GL09 HBY is a 2009 Suzuki GSX650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki GSX650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 16,110 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 GSX650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL09 HBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSX650 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki GSX650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL09 HBY is a 2009 Suzuki GSX650, first registered on 18 July 2009.

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