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N142 TAY

1996 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,272 mi
Last recorded18,272 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 TAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 18,272 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 Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 18,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 18,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 17,797 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 17,797 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 17,640 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 17,414 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,162 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 1 May 2013 17,158 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 May 2013 17,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,264 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,225 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,141 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 15,341 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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N142 TAY is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 19,595 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 N142 TAY, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N142 TAY registered?

N142 TAY is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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