Suzuki Dl 650 X Al8 (2018)
2018 Suzuki Dl 650 X Al8
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2018 Suzuki Dl 650 X Al8. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Suzuki DL 650 X-AL8 is a genuinely reliable motorcycle: 89.7% of these bikes pass their MOT first time, well above the 80% UK average, and only 6.9% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. This adventure bike shows no red flags for buyer concern.
With a median mileage of just 10,609 miles for a six-year-old machine, these are either lightly used or well-maintained examples, and the low average of 0.28 failures per vehicle confirms owners aren't battling chronic problems. The 1.2 advisories per bike suggest minor wear items rather than structural issues—if you're shopping for one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the usual suspects for middleweight bikes (chain, bearings, wheel condition) rather than worrying about hidden mechanical gremlins.
What to check before buying a 2018 Suzuki Dl 650 X Al8
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 (98%) | 128 | 89.4% | 0.29 |
| Other (2%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Suzuki Dl 650 X Al8 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 2018 Suzuki Dl 650 X Al8 vehicles fall between 7,001 and 14,601 miles.
2018 Suzuki Dl 650 X Al8 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 103 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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