2009 Suzuki GSF1250SAGT 1.3L Petrol · CV59 FUT

A 2009 Suzuki GSF1250SAGT with this DVSA history presents a fundamentally sound roadworthiness record, with the most recent assessment on 26 January 2026 returning a clean pass with no advisories. This continues an unbroken sequence of successful tests since September 2023, demonstrating that any underlying mechanical concerns have been consistently addressed. The single failure in the entire recorded history occurred on 6 September 2022, where both the nearside and offside handlebar grips were judged as dangerous for being insecure to the handlebar. That defect is component-specific, easily rectified through proper adhesive bonding or replacement, and its isolated nature combined with three subsequent passes confirms the issue has not recurred. Overall, the vehicle displays a stable and improving mechanical trajectory rather than any pattern of chronic deterioration. The recorded mileage of 23,224 miles against a 17-year age equates to roughly 1,366 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for a motorcycle that would typically be used as a leisure or commuter machine. This kind of accumulation rate suggests either seasonal riding, occasional weekend use, or extended periods of storage between outings. Mechanically, low annual mileage on a fuel-injected inline four of this configuration raises the usual concerns around standing-based deterioration: stale fuel in the injectors and tank, potential moisture accumulation in the engine oil, corrosion developing inside the exhaust system from short running cycles, and degradation of the original brake fluid and hydraulic seals. However, the absence of any advisories relating to brake pipe corrosion, caliper binding, suspension component wear, or excessive exhaust noise across four consecutive tests suggests the machine has either been exercised sufficiently to keep consumables in serviceable condition or has benefited from periodic recommissioning. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas should be those most affected by the low-use profile and the specific components flagged in the MOT history. The 2022 handlebar grip failure indicates that the original adhesive bond between the rubber grips and the metal bars had weakened, and while straightforward to remedy, it is worth checking during a viewing that the grips remain firmly seated and do not rotate or pull away under hand pressure, as the bonding can degrade again over time. More substantively, the brake system should be examined for seized caliper pistons or sliders, particularly if the bike has stood for weeks at a time, and a firm lever with no sponginess indicates the hydraulic system remains sound. On a test ride, listen for any knocking from the front end over bumps, which would point to worn steering head bearings or top yoke bushes, both common on a bike of this age even at modest mileages. Closer scrutiny should also focus on the chain and sprocket condition, tyre age and tread depth, and the state of the cooling system hoses and coolant, as these items can degrade from underuse just as readily as from high mileage. The tyres should be checked for small cracks in the sidewalls known as dry rot, which develops on infrequently used motorcycles regardless of remaining tread. Coolant hoses on a 17-year-old machine can become brittle internally even if they appear sound externally, and any sign of white residue around hose joints suggests weeping seals. The chain should be inspected for tight spots, stiff links, and adequate tension, as a chain left unused can develop surface corrosion that accelerates wear once riding resumes. With these targeted checks addressed, the DVSA record provides reasonable confidence that this GSF1250SAGT remains a mechanically honest machine, provided the low-use considerations have been managed throughout its life.