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P562 MLW

1997 Suzuki XF650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,250 mi
Last recorded30,250 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 MLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 30,250 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,438 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 22,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,242 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,710 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 21,710 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,605 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 21,605 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 18,967 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 18,967 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P562 MLW is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P562 MLW, 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 P562 MLW registered?

P562 MLW is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P562 MLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P562 MLW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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