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R266 VOK

1997 Suzuki XF650

Blue Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,748 mi
Last recorded46,748 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 VOK
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,748 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 46,748 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,603 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,603 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 42,603 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Gear change lever pinch bolt loose. (6.2.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,785 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake spongy

Fail 6 Apr 2016 41,768 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake spongy

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,696 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 34,696 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,779 miles

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 27,779 miles

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,319 miles

bolt missing from fuel tank.

Pass 17 May 2011 22,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,478 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 May 2009 18,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,530 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2006 14,366 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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R266 VOK is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Blue with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R266 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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R266 VOK is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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