MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp kick has been corrected using tape
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Savage?
Based on 1,000 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J297 OBX is a 2001 Suzuki Savage in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2001 Suzuki Savage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 18,906 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 Savage fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J297 OBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Savage typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Savage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J297 OBX registered?
J297 OBX is a 2001 Suzuki Savage, first registered on 19 June 2001.
Is J297 OBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for J297 OBX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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