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P645 GVO

1997 Suzuki XF650

Blue Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,198 mi
Last recorded40,198 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 GVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 40,198 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 40,195 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2015 39,108 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,074 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 39,048 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Slight travel on front brake lever.

Pass 10 May 2013 39,048 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Slight travel on front brake lever.

Pass 1 May 2012 36,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 34,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,215 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,968 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,111 miles

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 2 Feb 2006 24,987 miles

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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P645 GVO is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Blue with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P645 GVO, 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 P645 GVO registered?

P645 GVO is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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