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P678 DNT

1997 Suzuki DR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,779 mi
Last recorded38,779 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR65023,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 DNT
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 38,779 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 38,773 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 38,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 38,541 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 38,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,377 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 38,343 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 38,342 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure SIDE PANNEL (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock SPEEDO CABLE (2.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 38,135 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,360 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 37,360 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,883 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Tyre Has 3 cm Cut. Not exposing ply.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,627 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,714 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,240 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,345 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,372 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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P678 DNT is a 1997 Suzuki DR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 23,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P678 DNT, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P678 DNT registered?

P678 DNT is a 1997 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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