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G945 VYJ

1996 Suzuki DR650

Blue Petrol 640cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,112 mi
Last recorded50,112 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG945 VYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine640cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 50,112 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 49,355 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 48,595 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 48,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 45,973 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 44,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,659 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

tail light operation

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,221 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust

rear brake disc

rear light

Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,316 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,780 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre cracking

headlight rh dip masked

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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G945 VYJ is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in Blue with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 19,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G945 VYJ, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G945 VYJ registered?

G945 VYJ is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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