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BJ12 BYV

2012 Suzuki Dl 650 AL2

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,694 mi
Last recorded57,694 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Dl 650 AL217,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDl 650 AL2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 57,694 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch lever bolt loose

Fail 15 Nov 2024

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch lever bolt loose

Pass 29 Nov 2023 45,295 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 45,295 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 32,178 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 49,821 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 30,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 30,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,635 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 11,506 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 9,792 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,792 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Dl 650 AL2?

Based on 5,484 MOT tests across 649 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
1,618
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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BJ12 BYV is a 2012 Suzuki Dl 650 AL2 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Dl 650 AL2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 17,910 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Dl 650 AL2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Dl 650 AL2 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Dl 650 AL2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ12 BYV is a 2012 Suzuki Dl 650 AL2, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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