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N524 BVU

1996 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,876 mi
Last recorded20,876 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 BVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 20,876 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 20,874 miles

Rear Brake cylinder inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 20,472 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 3 May 2024 20,469 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 20,026 miles

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

Rear BRAKE DISC WARPED

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 20,018 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear BRAKE DISC WARPED

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 18,957 miles

FRONT INDICATORS MASKED AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 18,952 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

FRONT INDICATORS MASKED AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 18,917 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,232 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 14,167 miles

Centre Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Front HEADLIGHT HOUSING DAMAGED

Nearside Front INDICATOR FOULING FUEL TANK WHEN TURNING

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front FOOTREST DAMAGED AND BENT

Pass 19 Mar 2016 14,084 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 13,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 12,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 12,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 12,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 12,544 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 12,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2007 12,070 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 11,954 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N524 BVU is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N524 BVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N524 BVU registered?

N524 BVU is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N524 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 BVU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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