2009 Suzuki SFV 650 K9 0.6L Petrol · FY09 HCX

The December 2024 test at 36,483 miles returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, yet the MOT expired in December 2025 leaving the machine currently untested. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper but the record hides two same-day fail-and-pass events, one in August 2021 at 30,794 miles and another in September 2022 at 36,373 miles. Both failures show no defects logged in this summary, implying immediate rectification of items the tester did not detail, a pattern that warrants scrutiny of the repair invoices. Mileage accumulation confirms very light use overall, averaging roughly 2,150 miles per year since registration. A notable shift occurs after September 2022; the bike covered only 110 miles in the 27 months leading to the last test. Such low mileage over an extended period often points to long-term storage rather than regular commuting, raising the risk of degraded brake hydraulics, seized caliper pistons, perished rubber lines and stale fuel contamination. A buyer must treat the clean 2024 certificate as a snapshot only. Inspect the front and rear brake discs for surface corrosion and measure disc thickness against the service limit. Check fork seals for weeping and verify the rear shock holds damping under load. Examine the frame headstock and swingarm pivots for structural corrosion, a known weak point on this model. Confirm the drive chain and sprockets show even wear without stiff links, and verify the battery holds a load test after the prolonged idle.