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J612 NLU

1992 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 640cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,790 mi
Last recorded33,790 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Suzuki DR65027,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ612 NLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine640cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 33,790 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 33,775 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has minor cracks around sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 33,775 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has minor cracks around sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 31,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp main beam tell tail inoperative

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 31,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp main beam tell tail inoperative

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp not working Not working with front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 26,471 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2017 25,616 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 25,616 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride drive chain spring link locking device fitted in incorrect direction (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 20,507 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 20,507 miles

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

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 31,251 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 31,251 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,333 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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J612 NLU is a 1992 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 27,578 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 J612 NLU, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J612 NLU is a 1992 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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