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R72 CGX

1997 Suzuki XF650

Blue Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,184 mi
Last recorded38,184 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki XF65025,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 CGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 38,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 38,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2003 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 38,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,483 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 37,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 36,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 36,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 35,838 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 35,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 34,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 33,857 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 33,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 31,519 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,152 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 31,152 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 30,068 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 30,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,676 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,726 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 27,726 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 26,628 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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R72 CGX 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R72 CGX, 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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What year was R72 CGX registered?

R72 CGX is a 1997 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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