CarVerify

Free Car Check

R730 XKM

1997 Suzuki TU250X

Silver Petrol 249cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,395 mi
Last recorded24,395 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TU250X15,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 XKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelTU250X
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 24,395 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 24,337 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 24,334 miles

Central Front Inner Position lamp not working Pilot light \ side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 24,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,314 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 8 May 2021 24,311 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 24,309 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute also on tickover inconsistant (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front fender very rusty (6.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both fork seals misting (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged rear fender bent in towards rear tyre (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm very rusty (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 24,148 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,148 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,832 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 21,832 miles

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))

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
Full Suzuki TU250X reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R730 XKM is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R730 XKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R730 XKM?

You can check the full history of R730 XKM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R730 XKM registered?

R730 XKM is a 1997 Suzuki TU250X, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R730 XKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 XKM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R730 XKM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R730 XKM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.