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L153 GDV

2000 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,829 mi
Last recorded50,829 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki DR65014,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 GDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine641cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,557 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 50,555 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,464 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 50,026 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,901 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 48,829 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,912 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 47,910 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,479 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 46,479 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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L153 GDV is a 2000 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 14,805 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 L153 GDV, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L153 GDV is a 2000 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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