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R477 RRD

1998 Suzuki XF650

Orange Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,632 mi
Last recorded49,632 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki XF65024,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 RRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,632 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Chain guard missing

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 49,632 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Chain guard missing

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,995 miles

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

front forks pitted

speedo drive fitted incorrectly

Fail 14 Apr 2010 40,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

front forks pitted

speedo drive fitted incorrectly

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

Pass 18 May 2009 35,314 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 32,406 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,040 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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R477 RRD is a 1998 Suzuki XF650 in Orange with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R477 RRD, 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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What year was R477 RRD registered?

R477 RRD is a 1998 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 18 July 1998.

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