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ET05 UFB

2005 Suzuki DL650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,150 mi
Last recorded84,150 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL65021,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 84,150 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 83,241 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 82,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,105 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 78,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,951 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 77,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 76,427 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,436 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,872 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 70,780 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Jul 2010 70,774 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2009 59,349 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 39,414 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki DL650?

Based on 21,809 MOT tests across 2,077 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
1,461
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,077
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 215
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 159
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 105
wheel bearings have excessive free play 74
Drive chain excessively loose 72
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ET05 UFB is a 2005 Suzuki DL650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 21,210 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 DL650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET05 UFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki DL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ET05 UFB is a 2005 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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