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P401 AYJ

1997 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,684 mi
Last recorded22,684 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR65023,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 AYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,684 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 22,684 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,682 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 21,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,485 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,002 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 19,002 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,478 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 16,470 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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P401 AYJ is a 1997 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P401 AYJ, 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 P401 AYJ registered?

P401 AYJ is a 1997 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P401 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 AYJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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