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P921 WHY

1997 Suzuki XF650

White Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,499 mi
Last recorded31,499 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 WHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 31,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 31,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 31,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 31,171 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,111 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 30,109 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,184 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 21,180 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

clutch switch broken

Fail 4 Jul 2014 21,180 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

chain and sprockets slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,467 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 19,467 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,804 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 17,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 78,754 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 4,746 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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P921 WHY is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in White with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P921 WHY, 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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What year was P921 WHY registered?

P921 WHY is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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