Suzuki DR250 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki DR250 car check
Is the Suzuki DR250 reliable? We analysed 1,756 real MOT tests across 189 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki DR250 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include wheel bearings have excessive free play, reflector on motorcycle missing and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki DR250.
Suzuki DR250 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki DR250. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki DR250 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki DR250 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki DR250 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki DR250 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki DR250 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki DR250 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki DR250 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki DR250 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 78 | 80.8% | 12,889 | 17,414 | 28,830 |
| 2004 | 134 | 72.4% | 17,535 | 21,767 | 29,522 |
| 2003 | 209 | 87.1% | 11,368 | 15,048 | 22,762 |
| 2002 | 97 | 88.7% | 8,140 | 21,854 | 29,667 |
| 2001 | 160 | 85.0% | 18,144 | 27,713 | 35,955 |
| 2000 | 212 | 79.7% | 9,636 | 20,825 | 29,764 |
| 1999 | 214 | 75.7% | 12,127 | 17,470 | 27,444 |
| 1998 | 111 | 79.3% | 4,287 | 14,311 | 19,670 |
| 1997 | 78 | 83.3% | 16,159 | 31,402 | 37,524 |
| 1996 | 62 | 83.9% | 13,858 | 19,422 | 32,039 |
| 1995 | 141 | 89.4% | 18,522 | 22,725 | 27,178 |
| 1990 | 74 | 83.8% | 11,052 | 19,048 | 22,952 |
How Long Does a Suzuki DR250 Last?
Based on 189 Suzuki DR250 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki DR250 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki DR250 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 DR250
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.4% MOT pass rate from 141 tests
72.4% MOT pass rate from 134 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki DR250 is 1995, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.4% across 141 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki DR250 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki DR250 THIS CAR | 82.2% | 1,756 | 19,287 mi | 36 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 |
| Yamaha Fjr 1300 As | 91.3% | 1,263 | 20,464 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki DR250 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki DR250Should you buy a used Suzuki DR250?
The Suzuki DR250 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.2% across 1,756 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Suzuki DR250 are wheel bearings have excessive free play (29 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (25), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (21). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Suzuki DR250 owner drives around 329 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 DR250 models stay on UK roads for around 36 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.