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P917 WGG

1997 Suzuki XF650

Blue Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,686 mi
Last recorded25,686 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 WGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 25,686 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 25,558 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 25,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,601 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 24,601 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 23,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 23,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 20,730 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 19,673 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated Heat Shield missing (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,743 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 18,743 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 17,846 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,846 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 16,520 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,196 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 11,709 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 9,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 6,285 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 5,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 3,836 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,293 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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P917 WGG is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Blue with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P917 WGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P917 WGG registered?

P917 WGG is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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