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R689 SDP

1997 Suzuki TU250X

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,811 mi
Last recorded22,811 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TU250X15,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 SDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 22,811 miles

Slight play In swing arm.

Pass 8 Mar 2023 22,626 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,621 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,518 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 22,480 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,417 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 21,417 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 21,405 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,840 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,661 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 14,639 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

off side footpeg slight bent ( rider )

Pass 4 May 2010 11,199 miles

Front tyre pressure low.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 11,195 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front tyre pressure low.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,649 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 8,649 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,264 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 6,069 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TU250X?

Based on 3,740 MOT tests across 334 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
363
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
334
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 19
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R689 SDP is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TU250X models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 15,362 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 TU250X fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R689 SDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TU250X typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki TU250X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R689 SDP registered?

R689 SDP is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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