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H269 JLC

1998 Suzuki DR650

Red Petrol 640cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11 mi
Last recorded11 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR65022,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH269 JLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine640cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 11 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 20,197 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 19,011 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 32,363 miles

Brake component leaking fluid Front brake caliper has brake fluid around it (3.2.B4)

Brake disc(s) excessively pitted Rear disc corroded to excess (3.2.A1l)

Brake pedal is inoperative Rear brake pedal excess travel (3.1.3c)

Brake pipe excessively damaged Front brake line split and signs of brake fluid (3.2.B2a)

Drive chain excessively loose Chain has excess play (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess Excess play in rear cush drive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess Chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear tyre worn to limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Unable to check front wheel bearings due to binding front brake

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,115 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 32,115 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 31,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,274 miles

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

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

fuel tank corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2008 30,264 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,891 miles

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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H269 JLC is a 1998 Suzuki DR650 in Red with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H269 JLC, 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 H269 JLC registered?

H269 JLC is a 1998 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is H269 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H269 JLC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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