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J947 NFL

1991 Suzuki DR800

Blue Petrol 780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,618 mi
Last recorded53,618 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Suzuki DR80030,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 NFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR800
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine780cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 53,618 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,693 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 45,555 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 45,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR800?

Based on 1,049 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
478
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
Direction indicator not working 9
Footrest insecure 8
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J947 NFL is a 1991 Suzuki DR800 in Blue with a 780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki DR800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 30,545 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 DR800 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J947 NFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR800 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Suzuki DR800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J947 NFL is a 1991 Suzuki DR800, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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