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J965 JHY

1991 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 640cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,374 mi
Last recorded17,374 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 Suzuki DR65028,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ965 JHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine640cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 17,374 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 17,374 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 15,634 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 15,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 13,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 13,943 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,208 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 12,208 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 11,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 11,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 May 2006 11,622 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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J965 JHY is a 1991 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J965 JHY, 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.

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What year was J965 JHY registered?

J965 JHY is a 1991 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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