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P915 CDV

1996 Suzuki DR650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,634 mi
Last recorded17,634 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 CDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 17,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 17,033 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 16,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 14,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 12,985 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 11,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 11,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 11,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 11,037 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,916 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 10,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,871 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 10,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,682 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 10,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 10,328 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,612 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 9,611 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,412 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 9,412 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2005 8,958 miles

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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P915 CDV is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 19,595 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 P915 CDV, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P915 CDV registered?

P915 CDV is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P915 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P915 CDV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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