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R696 KGX

1998 Suzuki XF650

Silver Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,914 mi
Last recorded36,914 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki XF65024,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 KGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,914 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 36,914 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,402 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 36,402 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,635 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 35,635 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,729 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 32,720 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,197 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 23,708 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 23,708 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,629 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 18,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,625 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 14,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 12,506 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 12,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 12,478 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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R696 KGX is a 1998 Suzuki XF650 in Silver with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki XF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 24,002 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 R696 KGX, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki XF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R696 KGX registered?

R696 KGX is a 1998 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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