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L377 FTT

1997 Suzuki DR650

Blue Petrol 640cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,842 mi
Last recorded38,842 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR65023,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL377 FTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine640cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 38,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 38,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 38,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 37,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 31,288 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,623 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 26,644 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 25,454 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,454 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 7,934 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 21,658 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,794 miles

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

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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L377 FTT is a 1997 Suzuki DR650 in Blue with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 23,671 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 L377 FTT, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L377 FTT registered?

L377 FTT is a 1997 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is L377 FTT safe to buy?

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