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R229 VOK

1997 Suzuki XF650

Orange Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,399 mi
Last recorded43,399 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 VOK
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 43,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,982 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 30,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,723 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 28,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,043 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,925 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 26,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,997 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 25,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,219 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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R229 VOK is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Orange with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R229 VOK, 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 R229 VOK registered?

R229 VOK is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R229 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 VOK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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