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BW05 JFA

2005 Suzuki DL650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,880 mi
Last recorded21,880 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL65021,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 JFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 21,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 19,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 19,619 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 19,375 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,932 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,361 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 14,184 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 14,184 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 12,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 12,191 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,648 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 9,640 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,487 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 8,626 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 8,120 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 8,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 7,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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BW05 JFA is a 2005 Suzuki DL650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BW05 JFA, 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 BW05 JFA registered?

BW05 JFA is a 2005 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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