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P164 PYB

1997 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 640cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,820 mi
Last recorded7,820 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR65023,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 PYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine640cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 7,820 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,502 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 49,395 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,395 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,668 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,963 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,717 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 43,717 miles

Inner Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,101 miles

Inner Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 36,599 miles

Inner Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 34,926 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 34,924 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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P164 PYB is a 1997 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 23,671 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 P164 PYB, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P164 PYB registered?

P164 PYB is a 1997 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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