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E417 HCD

1997 Suzuki DR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

521 mi
Last recorded521 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR65023,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE417 HCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 521 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 506 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear shock lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre is unsuitable front tyre marked nhs (5.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 374 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

DAYTIME MOT ONLY LIGHTS BLANKED OUT

Pass 16 May 2016 288 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 8 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

this bike was tested for daytime use only

Pass 28 May 2012 22,255 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 May 2012 22,255 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011
Pass 26 May 2011 19,177 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 19,177 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,968 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 18,968 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,732 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,042 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 16,997 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust centre joint clamp loose.

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp dip beam image very poor.

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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E417 HCD is a 1997 Suzuki DR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E417 HCD, 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 E417 HCD registered?

E417 HCD is a 1997 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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