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R636 ETX

1997 Suzuki XF650

Blue Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

30,537 mi
Last recorded30,537 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 ETX
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 30,537 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 30,011 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 29,278 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 29,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 27,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 25,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 25,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,570 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,756 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 21,756 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 18,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,346 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 18,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 18,219 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,961 miles

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

Front tyre is perished and beginning to crack

Fail 31 Jan 2011 15,961 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads have corrosion

Front tyre is perished and beginning to crack

Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,830 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 14,830 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,830 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 12,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 May 2006 12,490 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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R636 ETX is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Blue with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R636 ETX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R636 ETX registered?

R636 ETX is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R636 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 ETX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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