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A4 FYL

2005 Suzuki DL650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,028 mi
Last recorded38,028 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL65021,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 38,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 36,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,587 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 33,587 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,552 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,128 miles

rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,797 miles

play rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2019 29,563 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 29,555 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 18,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 17,244 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 17,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 16,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,753 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Apr 2011 15,741 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,621 miles

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

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

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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A4 FYL is a 2005 Suzuki DL650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A4 FYL, 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 A4 FYL registered?

A4 FYL is a 2005 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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