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F318 FPW

1989 Suzuki DR750

Orange Petrol 727cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,743 mi
Last recorded54,743 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Suzuki DR75026,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 FPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR750
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine727cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,743 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 54,743 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 54,664 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,363 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 53,361 miles

Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,304 miles

headlight dips wrong way temporary sticker fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,258 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR750?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
700
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Direction indicator not working 10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
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F318 FPW is a 1989 Suzuki DR750 in Orange with a 727cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki DR750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 26,628 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 DR750 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F318 FPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki DR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F318 FPW is a 1989 Suzuki DR750, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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