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P598 JKR

1996 Suzuki DR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,688 mi
Last recorded76,688 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 JKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 76,688 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,610 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 69,610 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,591 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 62,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,057 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 58,057 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 51,355 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 51,355 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 45,919 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 40,536 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 35,633 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 31,628 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 31,628 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 27,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,560 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 26,679 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 26,679 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 24,332 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,332 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,452 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 21,452 miles

Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,452 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,452 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 18,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,173 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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P598 JKR is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P598 JKR, 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 P598 JKR registered?

P598 JKR is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P598 JKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P598 JKR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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