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HW05 DTK

2005 Suzuki DL650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,984 mi
Last recorded42,984 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL65021,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 DTK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 42,984 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 41,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 41,521 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight cuts out when turning the stearing (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,805 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 40,796 miles

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

Front R/H switch cluster loose

Pass 17 Oct 2022 39,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,885 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,404 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,943 miles

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

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

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

plug in rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,902 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 30,897 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,415 miles

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

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,796 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

left hand headlamp very dim. number plate lamp not working.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 29,796 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

left hand headlamp very dim. number plate lamp not working.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,827 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 26,822 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 18,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,991 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DL650?

Based on 21,809 MOT tests across 2,077 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
1,461
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,077
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 215
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 159
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 105
wheel bearings have excessive free play 74
Drive chain excessively loose 72
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HW05 DTK is a 2005 Suzuki DL650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 21,210 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 DL650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW05 DTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki DL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW05 DTK registered?

HW05 DTK is a 2005 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is HW05 DTK safe to buy?

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