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MOT reliability

Suzuki Dl 650

16 vehicles · 163 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 16 Suzuki Dl 650 vehicles and 163 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl 650 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,680 miles.

16
Vehicles
163
MOT tests
2,406
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Dl 650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dl 650 MOT tests:

  • Other41%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
  • Brakes19%
  • Steering10%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Lamps & electrical5%

Suzuki Dl 650 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
312100%
41486%
51782%
61191%
71479%
81191%
910100%
107100%
111283%
121090%
131080%
14967%
15667%
164100%
17580%
183100%
192100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (15), Other (1)

Most common Suzuki Dl 650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dl 650 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  4. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
  5. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
  6. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  8. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
  9. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  13. R & L rear indicators have combined rear side light & indicator lights in each indicator. Both lights operate independently. (2 times)
  14. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)

Suzuki Dl 650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 4 37 89% 35,241
2010 3 27 93% 49,094
2009 3 29 93% 25,322
2008 1 11 73% 27,381
2007 1 19 84% 19,466
2006 2 32 78% 25,669
2004 1 3 100% 22,640

Suzuki Dl 650 reliability FAQ

Across 16 Suzuki Dl 650 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dl 650 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Dl 650 in our data has covered around 30,680 miles.

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