1989 SUZUKI DR7500.7L PETROL

This 1989 Suzuki DR750 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with five consecutive clean MOT passes recorded between September 2021 and September 2025. The most recent test on 11 September 2025 at 33,884 miles passed with zero defects, indicating that all previously flagged items have since been rectified. The trajectory from advisories and minor defects in 2021 to a fully clean record by 2025 suggests attentive ongoing care rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a machine of this age, averaging roughly 916 miles per year over 37 years. The annual increments between tests show modest but consistent use: 1,537 miles between September 2022 and September 2023, 1,537 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, and 2,070 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the pattern points to regular, light recreational or occasional commuter use rather than prolonged storage. The 2021 test at 24,289 miles is the only entry carrying defects, and all five items flagged that year have since cleared. The tester noted slight fluctuation in front brake effort, an insecure front position lamp, slight play in the rear wheel bearing, a worn central rear lower suspension pin or bush, and slight free play in the steering head bearing. None of these were dangerous or major defects at the time, but their complete absence from subsequent records confirms they were addressed. A prospective buyer should still verify the condition of the front brake system, paying particular attention to disc runout and caliper operation, given the historical fluctuation advisory. The rear wheel bearing and steering head bearing should be checked for any play or notchiness, as these are wear items on any ageing machine regardless of clean recent records. Beyond the documented history, any inspection should focus on structural integrity, particularly frame welds, the swingarm pivot area, and the exhaust system, as corrosion risk increases significantly on a 37-year-old motorcycle even with low mileage. Tyre date codes and condition deserve close scrutiny, since rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. The suspension bushes flagged as worn in 2021 may have been replaced, but a physical check of all bush and linkage play remains prudent before purchase.