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Suzuki Dr650r vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Dr650r
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dr650r (67%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Dr650r Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 67% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.3 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 44,762 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Dr650r

  1. Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
  2. Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
  3. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  4. Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
  5. Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
  6. Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Suzuki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dr650r (67%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Dr650r report Full Suzuki Unknown report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.