Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 car check
Is the Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 reliable? We analysed 1,575 real MOT tests across 203 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Dl 650 AL3.
Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Dl 650 AL3. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,547 | 91.7% | 9,916 | 16,802 | 26,464 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 Last?
Based on 203 Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Dl 650 AL3
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.7% MOT pass rate from 1,547 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.7% across 1,547 tests.
How Does the Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 THIS CAR | 91.7% | 1,575 | 16,686 mi | 13 yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Ford Kuga Zetec Ecoblue Auto | 87.5% | 649 | 26,254 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Dl 650 AL3Should you buy a used Suzuki Dl 650 AL3?
The Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 1,575 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is drive chain worn to excess with 3 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 owner drives around 1,619 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Suzuki Dl 650 AL3 models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.