Suzuki DL650 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.8 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki DL650 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely27.6%

   24 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.9%

   13 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm14.9%

   13 occurrences

4. 4.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake12.6%

   11 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.2%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play6.9%

   6 occurrences

7. 7.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc6.9%

   6 occurrences

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.7%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.7%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.Contaminated with oil, grease etc5.7%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play5.7%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.6%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki DL650 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.3%

   61 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.7%

   56 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.2%

   44 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.6%

   30 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.5%

   29 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.1%

   26 tests

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play2.4%

   20 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.4%

   20 tests

What gets tested

The DL650 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

33,878

Test classes

class 2: 839 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

• Suzuki GSXR86.0%
• Suzuki GSXS89.3% raw
• Suzuki DL91.2%
• Suzuki GSX89.6%
• Suzuki GSF60080.0% raw
• Suzuki GSF120084.7% raw
• All Suzuki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki DL650?

84.8% unadjusted, from 840 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki DL650 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 27.6% of failed Suzuki DL650 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (14.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki DL650 usually have at its MOT?

33,878 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.