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P438 NRK

1997 Suzuki XF650

Yellow Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,264 mi
Last recorded17,264 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 NRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 17,264 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 17,264 miles

Rear Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 17,242 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 17,242 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 17,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 16,349 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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P438 NRK is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Yellow with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P438 NRK, 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 P438 NRK registered?

P438 NRK is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P438 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 NRK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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