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S512 ONK

1998 Suzuki DR650

Purple Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,426 mi
Last recorded29,426 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki DR65022,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 ONK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,426 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,264 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 29,261 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,502 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 27,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR650?

Based on 4,807 MOT tests across 610 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
464
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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S512 ONK is a 1998 Suzuki DR650 in Purple with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 22,201 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 DR650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S512 ONK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S512 ONK?

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What year was S512 ONK registered?

S512 ONK is a 1998 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S512 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S512 ONK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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