Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1?

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 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1?

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 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1?

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 Am1 (2021)

155 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1

CarHunch analysed 155 real MOT records for the 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Suzuki DL 650 AM1 is a notably reliable motorcycle, passing its MOT on the first attempt 92.2% of the time—well above the 80% UK average. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 0.7% of the bikes tested, so safety concerns are minimal for buyers.

These machines are running lean at around 6,933 miles median age-adjusted mileage, suggesting owners aren't thrashing them, and the data backs that up: only 0.05 failures per vehicle on average. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on chain and sprocket wear plus brake fluid condition, since advisories cluster around routine maintenance items rather than structural problems.

Generally reliable 12.2% above UK average

92.2%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

6,933

typical mileage

4,014–11,750 middle half

0.7%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.05

avg MOT failures per car

over 1.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1

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%)	153	92.1%	0.05
Other (1%)	2	100%	0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1 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.

4,014

low mileage

6,933

typical

11,750

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1 vehicles fall between 4,014 and 11,750 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.05

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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