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J243 CAO

2001 Suzuki DR250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,231 mi
Last recorded18,231 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki DR25027,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 CAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR250
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,231 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 18,205 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

No lights fitted at time of test

rear sprocket worn

Chain guard missing

Fail 31 May 2006 14,218 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR250?

Based on 1,756 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Direction indicator not working 15
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J243 CAO is a 2001 Suzuki DR250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki DR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 27,713 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 DR250 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J243 CAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki DR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J243 CAO registered?

J243 CAO is a 2001 Suzuki DR250, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is J243 CAO safe to buy?

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