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B584 XOW

1997 Suzuki DR650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,313 mi
Last recorded55,313 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR65023,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB584 XOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,313 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 55,313 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,225 miles

rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 26 Jan 2008 55,224 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,090 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 55,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR650?

Based on 4,807 MOT tests across 610 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
464
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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B584 XOW is a 1997 Suzuki DR650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 23,671 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki DR650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B584 XOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B584 XOW registered?

B584 XOW is a 1997 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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