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G989 WCD

1998 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,806 mi
Last recorded26,806 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR65022,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 WCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 26,806 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 26,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 25,455 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 25,450 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect no discernible beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 24,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where silencer joins front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak around sump area

Pass 14 Aug 2021 24,579 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 24,573 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,408 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,358 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 23,711 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 23,186 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 23,186 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 20,051 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 18,359 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 18,302 miles

Front Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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G989 WCD is a 1998 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 22,201 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 G989 WCD, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G989 WCD registered?

G989 WCD is a 1998 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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