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P972 PCV

1996 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,045 mi
Last recorded46,045 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Suzuki DR65019,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 PCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 46,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 45,176 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 43,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 43,856 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion all round

Pass 21 Dec 2020 43,747 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

throttle slow on returning

Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,600 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Caliper sliding pins worn.

Slow return on throttle.

Pass 21 Dec 2018 43,358 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear caliper hanger worn

Fail 15 Dec 2018 43,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear caliper hanger worn

Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,018 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength Caliper mount (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,535 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,298 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn Bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear caliper pins worn

Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,789 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear caliper pins worn

Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,358 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear caliper pins worn

Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,950 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

rear caliper slider worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,821 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,466 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

forks covered in gaitors

Fail 20 Dec 2010 34,466 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

forks covered in gaitors

Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,127 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

forks covered in gaitors

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,797 miles

front forks covered by giators

Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,767 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chain and rear sprocket badly worn

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,816 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

front forks covered by gaitors

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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P972 PCV is a 1996 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P972 PCV, 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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P972 PCV is a 1996 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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