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YY08 KBE

2008 Suzuki DL650

Grey Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,582 mi
Last recorded68,582 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DL65022,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 KBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 63,037 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 56,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,118 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,592 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 41,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,276 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,859 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,976 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 16,976 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,633 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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YY08 KBE is a 2008 Suzuki DL650 in Grey with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY08 KBE, 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 YY08 KBE registered?

YY08 KBE is a 2008 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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