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S531 LUG

1998 Suzuki XF650

Red Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,236 mi
Last recorded37,236 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki XF65024,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 LUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 37,236 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 37,182 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 33,425 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 33,402 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,268 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,945 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,544 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,252 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,264 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,086 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 21,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,259 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 16,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,572 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 15,572 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,565 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 10,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 8,161 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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S531 LUG is a 1998 Suzuki XF650 in Red with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S531 LUG, 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 S531 LUG registered?

S531 LUG is a 1998 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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