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P486 GUK

1996 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,093 mi
Last recorded38,093 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 GUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,093 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,990 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,654 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,474 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 27,235 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Number plate mounting bracket loose

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,804 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,180 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 21,179 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 19,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,512 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 18,510 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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P486 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P486 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.

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What year was P486 GUK registered?

P486 GUK is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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