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P790 WKX

1997 Suzuki DR650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,925 mi
Last recorded65,925 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki DR65023,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 WKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 48,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 36,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 30,463 miles

headlight mask convertor fitted at time of test

Pass 27 May 2017 29,500 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 29,500 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,510 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 24,510 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,216 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2014 21,138 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 21,138 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,316 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,524 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 17,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Jan 2008 16,913 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 16,913 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 16,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,647 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 16,647 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 16,425 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 16,425 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P790 WKX is a 1997 Suzuki DR650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 P790 WKX, 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.

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What year was P790 WKX registered?

P790 WKX is a 1997 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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