MOT reliability
Suzuki Dr 650
18 vehicles · 153 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Suzuki Dr 650 vehicles and 153 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr 650 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,789 miles.
18
Vehicles
153
MOT tests
1,123
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dr 650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr 650 MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Brakes8%
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Steering7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Identification & plates1%
Suzuki Dr 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 12 | 75% |
| 14 | 13 | 69% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 9 | 56% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 6 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16), Other (2)
Most common Suzuki Dr 650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr 650 MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (11 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (9 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (9 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (7 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (7 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (3 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (3 times)
Suzuki Dr 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 39,807 |
| 2002 | 1 | 23 | 83% | 62,505 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 44,451 |
| 2000 | 3 | 17 | 76% | 30,654 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 44,083 |
| 1998 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 27,576 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 43,177 |
| 1996 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 16,083 |
| 1995 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 30,034 |
| 1994 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 24,576 |
| 1992 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 35,692 |
| 1991 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 47,177 |
Suzuki Dr 650 reliability FAQ
Across 18 Suzuki Dr 650 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr 650 MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2).
The typical Suzuki Dr 650 in our data has covered around
36,789 miles.
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