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N281 LAF

1996 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,100 mi
Last recorded52,100 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 LAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 51,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 50,481 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 50,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,202 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 49,825 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 48,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,779 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 48,779 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,429 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

petrol cap sealing washer needs replaceing soon

rear brake lever hitting clutch cover

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 47,761 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,709 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 46,765 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,765 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 45,504 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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N281 LAF is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N281 LAF, 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 N281 LAF registered?

N281 LAF is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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