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R554 STF

1997 Suzuki XF650

Blue Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,902 mi
Last recorded48,902 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 STF
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 48,902 miles

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 15 Oct 2020 48,598 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 48,598 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,917 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,735 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,307 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,167 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 43,765 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,765 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 43,219 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 42,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,204 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Apr 2007 39,657 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,657 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,004 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 38,004 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

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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R554 STF is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Blue with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R554 STF, 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 R554 STF registered?

R554 STF is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R554 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 STF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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