Suzuki Dl650 (2007)

255 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.9% first-time pass rate

2007 Suzuki Dl650

CarHunch analysed 255 real MOT records for the 2007 Suzuki Dl650. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 7.9% above UK average
87.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
20,520
typical mileage
14,437–29,256 middle half
23.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.38
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Suzuki Dl650

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.
  • ⚠️ 23.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Suzuki Dl650 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.

14,437
low mileage
20,520
typical
29,256
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Suzuki Dl650 vehicles fall between 14,437 and 29,256 miles.

2007 Suzuki Dl650 — Still on the Road

87 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.

174 87 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

10.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.38
Avg failures per vehicle
6.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Suzuki Dl650

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 38%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 32.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 22.9%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 20.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 18.9%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 18.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 16.6%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 13.2%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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