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RA08 EFZ

2008 Suzuki DL650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,134 mi
Last recorded26,134 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DL65022,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 26,134 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel corroded but not to excess Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 26,011 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Ol level low

Pass 16 Aug 2022 25,532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 23,915 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 22,919 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 22,919 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 22,152 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 21,347 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 20,527 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 May 2017 20,527 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 20,158 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,373 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 18,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,439 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,807 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 11,677 miles

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,677 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DL650?

Based on 21,809 MOT tests across 2,077 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
1,461
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,077
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 215
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 159
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 105
wheel bearings have excessive free play 74
Drive chain excessively loose 72
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RA08 EFZ is a 2008 Suzuki DL650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki DL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 22,719 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 DL650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 EFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki DL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA08 EFZ is a 2008 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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