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T215 OHL

1999 Suzuki DR650

Black Petrol 640cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

25,434 mi
Last recorded25,434 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki DR65016,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 OHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine640cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 25,434 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 25,430 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 22,914 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 21,341 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 12 Sep 2022 18,943 miles

Front wheel bearing slight play

Front wheel corrodded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 18,938 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel excessively corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking reservoir (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose leaking calliper (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail swing arm bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2021 18,925 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Frame behind side stand (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working From front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable Twisted (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2014 18,923 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

rear number plate damaged but can still be read

Pass 3 May 2013 18,923 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 18,923 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Pass 5 May 2012 18,923 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 18,923 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,446 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 18,446 miles

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 17,700 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 167,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 16,143 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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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T215 OHL is a 1999 Suzuki DR650 in Black with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,422 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 T215 OHL, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T215 OHL registered?

T215 OHL is a 1999 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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