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VE06 YML

2006 Suzuki DL650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,325 mi
Last recorded60,325 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki DL65021,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 YML
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL650
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 60,325 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 60,267 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 59,076 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 59,071 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,182 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 57,617 miles

Centre stand sticking when bike taken off the stand.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 57,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front left fork seal leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Centre stand sticking when bike taken off the stand.

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch in headstock bearing. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 56,857 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 55,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,713 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 54,700 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,062 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,032 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 52,026 miles

Brake locking device insecure reaction bracket not located into swing arm correctly (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly corrosion around pedal causing it to stick on (3.1.3d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,246 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 48,775 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2014 48,775 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,393 miles

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2013 48,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 23,381 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

tyres worn unevenly

Pass 11 May 2010 18,988 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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VE06 YML is a 2006 Suzuki DL650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki DL650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 21,642 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 VE06 YML, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki DL650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE06 YML is a 2006 Suzuki DL650, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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