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J948 JVL

1991 Suzuki DR650

White Petrol 640cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,435 mi
Last recorded10,435 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Suzuki DR65028,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ948 JVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR650
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine640cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 10,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,425 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,139 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 10,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 9,924 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 9,924 miles

Centre Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR650?

Based on 4,807 MOT tests across 610 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
464
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
reflector on motorcycle missing 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 35
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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J948 JVL is a 1991 Suzuki DR650 in White with a 640cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki DR650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 28,385 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 DR650 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J948 JVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR650 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Suzuki DR650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J948 JVL registered?

J948 JVL is a 1991 Suzuki DR650, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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