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P785 EDV

1997 Suzuki XF650

Blue Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

38,053 mi
Last recorded38,053 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 EDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 38,053 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,724 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 36,700 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,729 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 35,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,523 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 34,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,152 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,164 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 33,162 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn Below min thickness (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn Below min thickness (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering Foul fairng on left lock (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,980 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

drive chain corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,535 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,044 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

drive chain corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 29,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

drive chain corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 28,241 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,060 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,074 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 25,074 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 15,335 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,981 miles

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

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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P785 EDV is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Blue with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P785 EDV, 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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P785 EDV is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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