Suzuki Dl 650 Al0 (2010)

116 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.3% first-time pass rate

2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0

CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This Suzuki DL 650 is a below-average performer in the MOT: its 70.3% first-time pass rate trails the UK average by nearly 10 percentage points, suggesting regular owners will face unexpected repairs. While dangerous defects affect only 13.8% of the cohort, the average of 0.72 failures per vehicle indicates structural reliability issues beyond minor wear.

The median mileage of 19,619 miles is relatively low for a 2010 bike, yet these machines are still accruing 3.1 advisories on average—pointing to ageing seals, cables, and wear items rather than catastrophic engine problems. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition, suspension health, and fuel system integrity, as these are the weak points showing up repeatedly in test results.

Below average reliability 9.7% below UK average
70.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
19,619
typical mileage
12,550–27,434 middle half
13.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.72
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (96%) 111 69.2% 0.74
Other (4%) 5 95% 0.2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,550
low mileage
19,619
typical
27,434
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0 vehicles fall between 12,550 and 27,434 miles.

2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0 — Still on the Road

42 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.

74 42 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.72
Avg failures per vehicle
3.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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