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P185 LFL

1997 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

21,457 mi
Last recorded21,457 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR65023,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 LFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 21,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 19,020 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 18,093 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 16,376 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 15,947 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 15,896 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 15,896 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 21,055 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 21,055 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 1,575 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 1,575 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 1,352 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 1,352 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 886 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 886 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 4,440 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 4,440 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2011 23,864 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 23,864 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,254 miles

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 174,571 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 16,401 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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P185 LFL is a 1997 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P185 LFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P185 LFL registered?

P185 LFL is a 1997 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P185 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 LFL shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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