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.

Is the 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 155 vehicles, the 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 98.5%, 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 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 • 98.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1

CarHunch analysed 155 real MOT records for the 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

98.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.05

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–12k

For context

These stats describe 155 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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Based on MOT data from 155 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.7% 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 (99%)	153	98.5%	0.05

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1 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.

6,933

typical

4,014

low mileage

11,750

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,014 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.

✓ 4,014–11,750 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Suzuki Dl 650 Am1s sit.

⚠ Over 15,862 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

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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