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R121 KBX

1998 Suzuki LS650

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,465 mi
Last recorded6,465 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki LS6507,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 KBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelLS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 6,465 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

tape on headlamp lense

Fail 18 Jul 2017 6,452 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed sidewalls cracked to cord,,, tread cracking (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2015 5,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

nearside indicators slightly faster in operation than offside

tape/masking on headlamp

Fail 22 Aug 2015 5,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

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

nearside indicators slightly faster in operation than offside

tape/masking on headlamp

Pass 18 Aug 2014 5,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 4,531 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,382 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,241 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,366 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 6,134 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 6,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki LS650?

Based on 3,023 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
298
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 42
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
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R121 KBX is a 1998 Suzuki LS650 in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki LS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 7,383 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 LS650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R121 KBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki LS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki LS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R121 KBX registered?

R121 KBX is a 1998 Suzuki LS650, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R121 KBX safe to buy?

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