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V65 YFW

2000 Suzuki XF650

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

34,793 mi
Last recorded34,793 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki XF65020,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 YFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelXF650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 34,793 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2025 34,777 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2024 32,720 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 32,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 30,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 28,835 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 28,835 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 23,984 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 23,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 21,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 21,054 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 21,007 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 20,695 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 20,445 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,981 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 19,981 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,612 miles

oil pipes coroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,234 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,506 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 18,506 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,282 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,769 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 17,769 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,093 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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V65 YFW is a 2000 Suzuki XF650 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki XF650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 20,147 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 XF650 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V65 YFW, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki XF650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V65 YFW is a 2000 Suzuki XF650, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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