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MOT reliability

Suzuki Dr650

611 vehicles · 4,841 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 611 Suzuki Dr650 vehicles and 4,841 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dr650 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,040 miles.

611
Vehicles
4,841
MOT tests
995
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Dr650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dr650 MOT tests:

  • Other77%
  • Brakes14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Steering7%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Suzuki Dr650 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Dr650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12781%
23889%
36284%
47388%
57680%
610079%
711182%
812880%
914984%
1022786%
1124683%
1225583%
1328580%
1425682%
1525183%
1624484%
1722978%
1821580%
1921283%
2019983%

Fuel types: Petrol (609), Other (2)

Most common Suzuki Dr650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dr650 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (117 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (108 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (96 times)
  4. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (84 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (83 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (79 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (74 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (72 times)
  9. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (71 times)
  10. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (70 times)
  11. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (66 times)
  12. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (60 times)
  13. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (48 times)
  14. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (46 times)
  15. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (44 times)

Suzuki Dr650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2024 1 2 100% 540
2022 2 4 75% 5,564
2021 9 27 100% 16,355
2020 1 4 100% 6,656
2019 3 15 80% 26,151
2018 3 11 91% 9,973
2017 1 4 100% 21,641
2016 4 27 85% 28,105
2015 7 50 94% 32,989
2014 3 18 78% 19,303
2013 8 31 90% 18,034
2012 3 23 96% 8,216
2011 3 16 88% 46,912
2010 4 37 89% 33,146
2009 5 35 86% 20,943
2008 2 8 100% 41,128
2007 6 30 90% 29,000
2006 8 49 90% 37,457
2005 12 98 85% 26,110
2004 13 109 81% 32,262
2003 18 135 76% 37,727
2002 23 171 82% 38,825
2001 18 114 80% 34,802
2000 19 143 81% 19,981
1999 22 194 86% 37,324
1998 30 202 82% 40,116
1997 45 384 83% 34,767
1996 123 1,270 84% 24,933
1995 39 388 79% 26,780
1994 51 429 80% 29,674
1993 32 260 78% 31,350
1992 39 252 81% 43,073
1991 36 236 79% 40,012
1990 12 49 80% 29,772
1987 1 3 67% —
1986 2 6 67% 31,873
1971 1 3 67% 29,634

Suzuki Dr650 reliability FAQ

Across 611 Suzuki Dr650 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dr650 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Dr650 in our data has covered around 31,040 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Dr650

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