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F543 BUE

1989 Suzuki LS650

Not stated Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,479 mi
Last recorded10,479 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Suzuki LS65012,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 BUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelLS650
Year1989
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 10,479 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 10,479 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyre flat, had zero pressure. re-inflated for test, but may be punctured

Pass 3 Sep 2024 10,470 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 10,465 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 10,425 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2021 10,392 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 10,351 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively has some stone damage two small holes (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 10,304 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively has some small holes from stones (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 10,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively has some small holes from stones (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 10,262 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively some slight damage done by stones (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 10,250 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 10,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 10,198 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 10,190 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,174 miles

front tyre has slight cracking not worthy of a fail

rear tyre has slight cracking not worthy of a fail

Pass 22 Aug 2013 10,140 miles

front tyre has slight cracking around side wall

rear tyre has slight cracking around side wall

How Reliable is the Suzuki LS650?

Based on 3,023 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
298
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 42
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
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F543 BUE is a 1989 Suzuki LS650 in Not stated with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki LS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 12,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki LS650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F543 BUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki LS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Suzuki LS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F543 BUE registered?

F543 BUE is a 1989 Suzuki LS650, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F543 BUE safe to buy?

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