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MOT reliability

Suzuki Dl 650 k5

72 vehicles · 219 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 72 Suzuki Dl 650 k5 vehicles and 219 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl 650 k5 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,793 miles.

72
Vehicles
219
MOT tests
2,689
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Dl 650 k5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dl 650 k5 MOT tests:

  • Other63%
  • Brakes18%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Steering7%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Identification & plates1%

Suzuki Dl 650 k5 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32095%
41894%
51794%
61385%
71486%
88100%
99100%
10786%
11989%
126100%
13888%
14967%
15786%
165100%
17786%
18683%
19875%
205100%

Fuel types: Petrol (66), Other (6)

Most common Suzuki Dl 650 k5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dl 650 k5 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  3. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  4. Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (4 times)
  5. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  6. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  7. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  9. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  12. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  13. Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  15. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)

Suzuki Dl 650 k5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 3 24 83% 42,811
2005 22 154 91% 46,346

Suzuki Dl 650 k5 reliability FAQ

Across 72 Suzuki Dl 650 k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dl 650 k5 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).

The typical Suzuki Dl 650 k5 in our data has covered around 41,793 miles.

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