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J21 JPV

1991 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 640cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,746 mi
Last recorded32,746 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Suzuki DR65028,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 JPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine640cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 32,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 32,688 miles

swinging arm bushes have slight free play

Pass 24 Apr 2024 32,317 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 32,226 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 32,226 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Rear brake lever pivot (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 32,092 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 32,092 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2014 32,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 29,393 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

front brake binding slightly.not enough to fail

Fail 28 Sep 2013 29,377 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

front brake binding slightly.not enough to fail

Fail 11 Sep 2007 29,339 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,521 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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J21 JPV is a 1991 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 28,385 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 J21 JPV, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J21 JPV registered?

J21 JPV is a 1991 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J21 JPV safe to buy?

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