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SF55 BCX

2005 Suzuki DL650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,442 mi
Last recorded45,442 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL65021,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 BCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 45,442 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 45,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,257 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 43,991 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,663 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 40,585 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,849 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 34,601 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,253 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,240 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

front brake binding slightly

gearshift lever/pivots worn

Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,078 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 32,662 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,041 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,861 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 23,801 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 18,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,693 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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SF55 BCX is a 2005 Suzuki DL650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 21,210 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 SF55 BCX, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki DL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF55 BCX registered?

SF55 BCX is a 2005 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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