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N449 ETR

1996 Suzuki DR650

Yellow Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,393 mi
Last recorded17,393 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 ETR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 17,393 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 16,360 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 16,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 12,593 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 12,446 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 12,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,747 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 9,615 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 9,236 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 6,800 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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N449 ETR is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in Yellow with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N449 ETR, 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 N449 ETR registered?

N449 ETR is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N449 ETR safe to buy?

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