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R385 FCV

1998 Suzuki XF650

Blue Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,690 mi
Last recorded59,690 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki XF65024,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 FCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 59,690 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 59,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 59,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general frame corrosion

Pass 9 May 2023 59,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear foot peg attachment repaired

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

side stand and centre stand worn

Fail 5 May 2023 59,078 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear foot peg attachment repaired

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

side stand and centre stand worn

Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 58,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,672 miles

chain guard missing

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

Pass 12 May 2017 53,560 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

chain guard missing

Fail 11 May 2017 53,558 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

chain guard missing

Pass 27 May 2016 53,558 miles

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

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

chain guard missing

Fail 23 May 2016 53,537 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

chain guard missing

Pass 21 May 2015 49,924 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front brake lever long travel

Pass 24 May 2014 47,230 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2013 44,078 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 40,688 miles

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

Numberplate starting to deteriate

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 37,397 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 34,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,437 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,905 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 30,867 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,130 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 17,228 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,228 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R385 FCV is a 1998 Suzuki XF650 in Blue with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki XF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 24,002 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 R385 FCV, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki XF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R385 FCV is a 1998 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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