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VO05 HDL

2005 Suzuki DL650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,395 mi
Last recorded53,395 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL65021,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 HDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,395 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 42,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,204 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 32,204 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,038 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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VO05 HDL is a 2005 Suzuki DL650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO05 HDL, 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 VO05 HDL registered?

VO05 HDL is a 2005 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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