Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 116 vehicles, the 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Dl 650 Al0 (2010)

116 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.6% first-time pass rate

2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0

CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.72

Over 7.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 13k–27k

For context

These stats describe 116 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0

Based on MOT data from 116 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	111	90.4%	0.74

Mileage Distribution

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

19,619

typical

12,550

low mileage

27,434

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,550 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,550–27,434 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0s sit.

⚠ Over 37,035 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 57% of 2010 Suzuki Dl 650 Al0s are still active.

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

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

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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