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N688 NEG

1996 Suzuki DR650

Black Petrol 640cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,398 mi
Last recorded16,398 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 NEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine640cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 16,398 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 16,398 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 16,089 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 15,987 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 15,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front position lamp not working

Offside Front brake fluid on lower limit

Petrol cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 13,539 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front position lamp not working

Offside Front brake fluid on lower limit

Petrol cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 10,876 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 5 May 2018 10,870 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 10,866 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly component missing Wheel spindle/fork clamp bolt missing (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Oil on front caliper

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 8,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,847 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 7,148 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 7,101 miles

front fork gaters split

Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 7,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,978 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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N688 NEG is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in Black with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N688 NEG, 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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N688 NEG is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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