Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0?

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 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0?

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 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0?

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 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 243 vehicles, the 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.2%, 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 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0?

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 Fl0 (2010)

243 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.2% first-time pass rate

2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0

CarHunch analysed 243 real MOT records for the 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Suzuki GSX 650 is right on par with the UK average, passing MOT on the first attempt 80.5% of the time—essentially equal to the national baseline. With nearly one in five bikes having recorded a dangerous defect during their test history, you'll want to inspect the braking system and lighting carefully on any used example you're considering.

At just over 13,500 miles median, these bikes have genuinely low mileage for their age, suggesting they've been weekend or leisure machines rather than commuters. The average of 0.96 failures per vehicle is modest, though advisories hover around 4.5 per bike, which typically point to wear items like chain and sprocket condition—check these before purchase and budget for replacement if they look tired.

We have limited data for the 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0 — 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

90.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.96

Over 9.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–21k

For context

These stats describe 243 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 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0

Based on MOT data from 243 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.5% 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 (98%)	237	90%	0.98

Colour Breakdown

Based on 439 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 65.1%

286

Blue 34.9%

153

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0 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.

13,579

typical

7,835

low mileage

21,284

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0 vehicles fall between 7,835 and 21,284 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,835 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.

✓ 7,835–21,284 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0s sit.

⚠ Over 28,733 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 61% of 2010 Suzuki Gsx 650 Fl0s are still active.

114 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% 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

9.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.96

Avg failures per vehicle

4.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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