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SN55 DXA

2005 Suzuki DL650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,074 mi
Last recorded46,074 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL65021,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 DXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 46,074 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 46,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 46,068 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,959 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 45,950 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 44,666 miles

Exhaust slightly loose clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 43,461 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 43,461 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 42,419 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 42,419 miles

Front 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 Aug 2018 39,609 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 39,605 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 36,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,379 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 28,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,115 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 21,115 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 14,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,134 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 13,134 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,308 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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SN55 DXA is a 2005 Suzuki DL650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN55 DXA, 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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SN55 DXA is a 2005 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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