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R497 DRF

1997 Suzuki XF650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,584 mi
Last recorded38,584 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 DRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 38,584 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 37,426 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,779 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2013 35,324 miles

Chain guard missing

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 33,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2010 30,921 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2010 30,921 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,872 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,828 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2006 20,934 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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R497 DRF is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R497 DRF, 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 R497 DRF registered?

R497 DRF is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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