MOT reliability
Suzuki Dl650
2,078 vehicles · 22,033 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,078 Suzuki Dl650 vehicles and 22,033 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl650 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,190 miles.
2,078
Vehicles
22,033
MOT tests
2,566
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dl650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dl650 MOT tests:
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Other60%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Brakes16%
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Steering7%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Suzuki Dl650 pass rate by age
How the Suzuki Dl650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 29 | 90% |
| 3 | 1,973 | 91% |
| 4 | 1,966 | 90% |
| 5 | 1,865 | 90% |
| 6 | 1,757 | 89% |
| 7 | 1,690 | 88% |
| 8 | 1,549 | 89% |
| 9 | 1,449 | 89% |
| 10 | 1,346 | 89% |
| 11 | 1,263 | 88% |
| 12 | 1,221 | 87% |
| 13 | 1,106 | 87% |
| 14 | 1,047 | 86% |
| 15 | 896 | 88% |
| 16 | 776 | 86% |
| 17 | 622 | 85% |
| 18 | 536 | 85% |
| 19 | 403 | 84% |
| 20 | 309 | 85% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2,078)
Most common Suzuki Dl650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dl650 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (614 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (608 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (404 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (369 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (317 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (289 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (266 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (225 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (216 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (184 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (170 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (151 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (148 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (148 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (142 times)
Suzuki Dl650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 11,187 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15,362 |
| 2019 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 4,460 |
| 2018 | 3 | 9 | 100% | 25,943 |
| 2017 | 2 | 12 | 100% | 13,452 |
| 2016 | 13 | 78 | 91% | 23,426 |
| 2015 | 18 | 153 | 88% | 33,777 |
| 2014 | 16 | 120 | 88% | 24,032 |
| 2013 | 13 | 81 | 93% | 22,559 |
| 2012 | 104 | 908 | 92% | 25,853 |
| 2011 | 157 | 1,521 | 92% | 30,003 |
| 2010 | 190 | 1,913 | 91% | 32,075 |
| 2009 | 215 | 2,295 | 90% | 32,178 |
| 2008 | 166 | 1,763 | 88% | 36,492 |
| 2007 | 258 | 2,824 | 87% | 32,882 |
| 2006 | 182 | 1,922 | 88% | 33,778 |
| 2005 | 482 | 5,533 | 87% | 34,195 |
| 2004 | 252 | 2,877 | 86% | 38,015 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 31,648 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 4,393 |
Suzuki Dl650 reliability FAQ
Across 2,078 Suzuki Dl650 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dl650 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Suzuki Dl650 in our data has covered around
33,190 miles.
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