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P528 BFJ

1996 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,208 mi
Last recorded11,208 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 BFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 11,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 11,206 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,920 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 9,920 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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P528 BFJ is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P528 BFJ, 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 P528 BFJ registered?

P528 BFJ is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P528 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P528 BFJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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