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P180 BPB

1996 Suzuki DR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,895 mi
Last recorded18,895 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 BPB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 18,895 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 18,803 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 18,374 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,535 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 16,535 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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P180 BPB is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P180 BPB, 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 P180 BPB registered?

P180 BPB is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 6 September 1996.

Is P180 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P180 BPB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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