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P473 GUK

1996 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,118 mi
Last recorded29,118 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 GUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 29,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 28,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 27,865 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 26,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,565 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 25,565 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 22,540 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,484 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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P473 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P473 GUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P473 GUK registered?

P473 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P473 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 GUK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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