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R669 BRL

1997 Suzuki XF650

Green Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,041 mi
Last recorded30,041 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 BRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 30,041 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,629 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 28,535 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,506 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 27,506 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 22,829 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 22,829 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 19,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,502 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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R669 BRL is a 1997 Suzuki XF650 in Green with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R669 BRL, 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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R669 BRL is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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