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Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 reliable? We analysed 826 real MOT tests across 210 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 826 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.7%
Typical Mileage
9,697mi
Annual Mileage
1,944mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 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 AL9.

Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Suzuki Dl 650 AL9. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

95.9%
2020
94.5%
2019

Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 3

Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
717 mi/yr
Typical
1,944 mi/yr
Average
2,992 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,705 mi/yr

Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 169 95.9% 5,307 10,482 18,303
2019 636 94.5% 5,418 9,610 16,612

How Long Does a Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 Last?

Based on 210 Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.4 years
Median
5.0 years

Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
9,697 mi
75th Percentile
16,898 mi
95th Percentile
37,100 mi
Max Recorded
149,807 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Dl 650 AL9

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

95.9% MOT pass rate from 169 tests

Year to avoid
2019

94.5% MOT pass rate from 636 tests

The best year to buy a used Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.9% across 169 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 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 AL9 THIS CAR 94.7% 826 9,697 mi — 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
Skoda Karoq SE TSI 96.1% 411 37,791 mi — yrs

Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Dl 650 AL9?

The Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.7% across 826 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 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 AL9 owner drives around 1,944 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.

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.

Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 reliable?
Based on 826 MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 has a 94.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Dl 650 AL9?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 do per year?
The typical Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 does around 1,944 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Dl 650 AL9?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Suzuki Dl 650 AL9?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Suzuki Dl 650 AL9 is 2020 with a 95.9% pass rate across 169 tests.