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CE12 BYU

2012 Suzuki DL650

Red Petrol 642cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,797 mi
Last recorded24,797 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki DL65016,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine642cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 24,797 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 24,567 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 23,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 22,069 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 19,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 19,236 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 18,103 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 17,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 16,237 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 14,372 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,406 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear SLIGHT CRACK IN REG PLATE

Fail 30 Aug 2016 13,406 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear SLIGHT CRACK IN REG PLATE

Fail 5 Aug 2015 11,709 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 11,709 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DL650?

Based on 21,809 MOT tests across 2,077 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
1,461
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,077
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 215
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 159
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 105
wheel bearings have excessive free play 74
Drive chain excessively loose 72
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CE12 BYU is a 2012 Suzuki DL650 in Red with a 642cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki DL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 16,188 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 DL650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE12 BYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DL650 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki DL650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE12 BYU registered?

CE12 BYU is a 2012 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is CE12 BYU safe to buy?

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