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P607 EBB

1997 Suzuki DR250

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

9 mi
Last recorded9 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR25031,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 EBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR250
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 9 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025

All direction indicators not working when steering straight (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022
Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,888 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,538 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,979 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,032 miles

Clutch Lever Pivots Worn

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Aug 2014 53,939 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,939 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,424 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 49,413 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,425 miles

front tyre not seated correctly on rim

no plate marked

Pass 18 Jun 2011 39,475 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 39,475 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,475 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,922 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 28,414 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 28,414 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR250?

Based on 1,756 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Direction indicator not working 15
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P607 EBB is a 1997 Suzuki DR250 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki DR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 31,402 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 DR250 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P607 EBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki DR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P607 EBB is a 1997 Suzuki DR250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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