Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 288 vehicles, the 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9 (2009)

288 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.5% first-time pass rate

2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9

CarHunch analysed 288 real MOT records for the 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2009 Suzuki GSX 650 passes its MOT slightly less often than the UK average—78.6% versus 80%—and nearly one in five have had a dangerous defect recorded, which is a genuine concern for safety-critical systems. The petrol version (which makes up 96% of the cohort) performs marginally worse at 77.8%, suggesting potential reliability weakness across the board rather than fuel-type variance.

At an average mileage of 16,958 miles for a 15-year-old bike, these machines are well-used and show it: expect around 1.07 failures and 4.5 advisories per test, indicating recurring issues with wear items and systems. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake condition and electrical systems—the advisory rate suggests these are the typical problem areas on older GSX 650s.

We have limited data for the 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.07

Over 9.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 9k–22k

For context

These stats describe 288 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9

Based on MOT data from 288 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	276	89.1%	1.11

Colour Breakdown

Based on 329 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 63.5%

209

Orange 36.5%

120

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,754

typical

8,626

low mileage

22,113

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9 vehicles fall between 8,626 and 22,113 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,626 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,626–22,113 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9s sit.

⚠ Over 29,852 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 63% of 2009 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fk9s are still active.

124 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.07

Avg failures per vehicle

4.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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