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AX05 OBL

2005 Suzuki DL650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,750 mi
Last recorded74,750 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL65021,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,750 miles

advised not to use centre stand by presenter/no obvious defects

slight oil leak from output shaft area

Pass 30 Jun 2022 74,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2021 73,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 72,400 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 72,400 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 72,400 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,467 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 65,937 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,217 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 62,217 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,234 miles

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 53,445 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,445 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,682 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 48,682 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2012 41,964 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2012 41,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,479 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,479 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,658 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 31,658 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,654 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 26,654 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,526 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 18,523 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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AX05 OBL is a 2005 Suzuki DL650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AX05 OBL, 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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AX05 OBL is a 2005 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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