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MOT reliability

Suzuki Dl 650 x al7

247 vehicles · 1,337 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 247 Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 vehicles and 1,337 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,156 miles.

247
Vehicles
1,337
MOT tests
2,570
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
  • Brakes23%
  • Other17%
  • Body & structure17%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Steering5%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Dl 650 x al7's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
23100%
325297%
420094%
520590%
619393%
719492%
815891%
97193%

Fuel types: Petrol (241), Other (6)

Most common Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 MOT tests:

  1. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (71 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (57 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (38 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (27 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (27 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (20 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (15 times)
  8. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (14 times)
  9. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (10 times)
  10. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (9 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (8 times)
  12. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (8 times)
  13. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (7 times)
  14. Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (7 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (7 times)

Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 1 100% 12,063
2019 1 4 100% 15,081
2018 64 336 94% 22,220
2017 153 935 93% 21,470

Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 reliability FAQ

Across 247 Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 MOT issues are: COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION; Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Suzuki Dl 650 x al7 in our data has covered around 21,156 miles.

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