Suzuki DR750 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki DR750 car check
Is the Suzuki DR750 reliable? We analysed 813 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki DR750 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include reflector on motorcycle missing, direction indicator not working and headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki DR750.
Suzuki DR750 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki DR750. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki DR750 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki DR750 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki DR750 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki DR750 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki DR750 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki DR750 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki DR750 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki DR750 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 204 | 82.8% | 17,474 | 26,628 | 40,979 |
| 1988 | 194 | 78.4% | 17,372 | 31,072 | 44,885 |
How Long Does a Suzuki DR750 Last?
Based on 129 Suzuki DR750 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki DR750 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki DR750 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 DR750
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.8% MOT pass rate from 204 tests
78.4% MOT pass rate from 194 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki DR750 is 1989, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.8% across 204 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki DR750 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki DR750 THIS CAR | 81.7% | 813 | 32,813 mi | 38 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 |
| Aston Martin Lagonda | 83.1% | 1,430 | 34,749 mi | 51 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki DR750 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki DR750Should you buy a used Suzuki DR750?
The Suzuki DR750 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.7% across 813 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 DR750 are reflector on motorcycle missing (14 recorded failures), direction indicator not working (10), and headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (9). 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 DR750 owner drives around 700 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 DR750 models stay on UK roads for around 38 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.