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YF08 DWV

2008 Suzuki DL650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,398 mi
Last recorded23,398 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DL65022,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 DWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 23,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to split.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 20,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 18,172 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 18,172 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 16,916 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 14,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 14,898 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 14,817 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 14,809 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2016 11,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 11,359 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 11,359 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 9,061 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,176 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 8,176 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,997 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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YF08 DWV is a 2008 Suzuki DL650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF08 DWV, 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.

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What year was YF08 DWV registered?

YF08 DWV is a 2008 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is YF08 DWV safe to buy?

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