Suzuki Dl 650 Al2 (2013)
2013 Suzuki Dl 650 Al2
CarHunch analysed 209 real MOT records for the 2013 Suzuki Dl 650 Al2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Suzuki DL 650 AL2 passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.4% of the time, which is a solid 3.4 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—suggesting these bikes are generally well-maintained. The 12.9% of vehicles that have ever recorded a dangerous defect is modest and shouldn't deter buyers, though it's worth a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At nearly 16,750 miles median mileage for a motorcycle over a decade old, these machines have been reasonably well-used rather than garage-kept, which typically correlates with better reliability. The average of 0.66 failures and 2.8 advisories per MOT suggests routine maintenance issues dominate rather than structural problems—budget for regular consumables like chains, pads, and fluids, but expect the fundamentals to be sound.
What to check before buying a 2013 Suzuki Dl 650 Al2
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 (99%) | 207 | 83.2% | 0.67 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Suzuki Dl 650 Al2 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.
Half of all 2013 Suzuki Dl 650 Al2 vehicles fall between 11,414 and 22,899 miles.
2013 Suzuki Dl 650 Al2 — Still on the Road
115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
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