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LY54 KOB

2005 Suzuki DL650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,900 mi
Last recorded47,900 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL65021,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 KOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,900 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 46,949 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Has a small ding in the rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 46,949 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 45,899 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,570 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,814 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

oil leak nearside/underneath

Fail 5 Aug 2014 41,808 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

oil leak nearside/underneath

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,596 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,493 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

sidestand excessivly worn

Fail 13 Jul 2012 28,369 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

sidestand excessivly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,730 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,501 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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LY54 KOB is a 2005 Suzuki DL650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LY54 KOB, 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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LY54 KOB is a 2005 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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