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Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front and rear sprocket. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear foot peg pin missing.
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in front wheel bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear brake calliper pins worn, movement in calliper.
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front and rear sprocket. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear foot peg pin missing.
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in front wheel bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear brake calliper pins worn, movement in calliper.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))
cut in rear tyre tread pattern.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
cut in rear tyre tread pattern.
Front tyre perishing/cracking.
cut in rear tyre.
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front and rear sprockets. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front tyre perishing/cracking.
slight cut in rear tyre tread pattern.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot brake. (1.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose chain. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front and rear sprocket. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear joint and rear exhaust blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
cut in rear tyre tread.
front tyre perishing/cracking.
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced motor bike frame corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 90/90R21 54T (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front handle bar grip deteriorated
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/80R17 65H (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 90/90R21 54T (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front handle bar grip deteriorated
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/80R17 65H (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
drive chain dry and slight tight spots, recommend lubricating.
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when brake lever applied rear brake light not working. (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
drive chain dry and slight tight spots, recommend lubricating.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS
slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
drive chain dry, recommend lubricating.
horn loose.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
drive chain dry, recommend lubricating.
horn loose.
How Reliable is the Suzuki DR650?
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R601 UUJ is a 1997 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 23,671 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 DR650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R601 UUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki DR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R601 UUJ is a 1997 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 11 September 1997.
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