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Suzuki Gsxr600 (2009)

215 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88% first-time pass rate

2009 Suzuki Gsxr600

CarHunch analysed 215 real MOT records for the 2009 Suzuki Gsxr600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 8% above UK average
88%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
10,675
typical mileage
7,226–14,635 middle half
15.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.28
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2009 Suzuki Gsxr600

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Suzuki Gsxr600 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,226
low mileage
10,675
typical
14,635
high mileage

Half of all 2009 Suzuki Gsxr600 vehicles fall between 7,226 and 14,635 miles.

2009 Suzuki Gsxr600 — Still on the Road

89 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.

167 89 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.28
Avg failures per vehicle
4.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Suzuki Gsxr600

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 50.2%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 41.8%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 37.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 37.4%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 29%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 20.7%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 20.3%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.6%
    Drive chain slightly loose

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.

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