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P278 UAT

1997 Suzuki XF650

Blue Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,094 mi
Last recorded29,094 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 UAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 29,094 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 29,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,057 miles

front tyre sidewall cracked

oil cooler leaking

rear brake caliper sliding pins worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,911 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,773 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 25,773 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 25,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,025 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,453 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,043 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki XF650?

Based on 4,157 MOT tests across 366 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
366
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
Headlamp aim too low 34
wheel bearings have excessive free play 31
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P278 UAT is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Blue with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki XF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 25,830 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 XF650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P278 UAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki XF650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki XF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P278 UAT registered?

P278 UAT is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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