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VN08 ULY

2008 Suzuki DL650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,829 mi
Last recorded34,829 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DL65022,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ULY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 34,829 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 32,878 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 32,878 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 31,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 31,225 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 29,771 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,543 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 27,888 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 27,888 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 25,115 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stand will not return

Pass 31 Oct 2016 24,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,222 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,743 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 19,272 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,990 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 12,445 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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VN08 ULY is a 2008 Suzuki DL650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki DL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 22,719 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 VN08 ULY, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki DL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN08 ULY?

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What year was VN08 ULY registered?

VN08 ULY is a 2008 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is VN08 ULY safe to buy?

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