Suzuki DL 650 X AM1 MOT pass rate and common failures

Suzuki DL 650 X AM1 motorcycles pass the MOT 96.89% of the time, measured across 225 tests in the DVSA record. A further 1.33% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.

Better than average: 10 points above the 86.87% figure for all motorcycles tested.

Pass rate 96.89% 218 of 225

Fixed at the station 1.33% passed after an on-the-spot repair

Average mileage at test 9,367 miles

Average age at test 3.84 years old

Engine 647cc MOT class 2

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What to check before the MOT

Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.

Start with not working on dipped beam - it accounts for 50% of failed tests on this model.
Then check tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and excessively loose, the next two most common reasons.
The most common advisory is tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (3.6% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
Average recorded mileage at test is 9,367 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.

Pass rate by age

A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.

Age at test	Pass rate		Tests
3-5 years	96.89%		225

Why the Suzuki DL 650 X AM1 fails

Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.

#	Item	Of failures	Tests
1	Not working on dipped beam	50%	2
2	Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm	50%	2
3	Excessively loose	25%	1
4	Has insufficient reserve travel	25%	1
5	Too low	25%	1
6	Worn to excess	25%	1

Most common advisories

Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.

#	Item	Of all tests	Tests
1	Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm	3.6%	8
2	Less than 1.0 mm thick	3.1%	7
3	Excessively loose	2.2%	5
4	Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition	2.2%	5
5	Has excessive wear or free play	1.3%	3
6	Is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied	1.3%	3
7	Worn to excess	0.9%	2
8	Excessively tight	0.4%	1
9	Has a serious fluid leak	0.4%	1
10	Incorrect which adversely affects the handling	0.4%	1

Suzuki DL 650 X AM1 for sale

No Suzuki DL 650 X AM1 in stock at the moment - 529 other Suzuki bikes are advertised.

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Similar bikes compared

Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.

Model	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
Honda CB 397-750cc · 397-750cc	5,400	89.76%	19,444
Honda NC · 741cc	5,311	89.53%	22,765
Suzuki GSF600 · 600cc	4,890	80%	29,308
Honda CBR600F · 599cc	4,710	85.56%	30,651
Kawasaki ZX-6R · 599-636cc	4,510	81.62%	26,019
Suzuki SV650 · 646cc	3,834	80.99%	27,644

Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method

Suzuki DL 650 X AM1 MOT questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki DL 650 X AM1?+

96.89% of Suzuki DL 650 X AM1 MOT tests end in a pass, based on 225 tests in the DVSA dataset.

What is the most common MOT failure on a Suzuki DL 650 X AM1?+

Not working on dipped beam, which appears in 50% of failed tests on this model.

Where does this data come from?+

From the DVSA anonymised MOT testing dataset, which records every MOT carried out in England, Scotland and Wales. It is published under the Open Government Licence and covers 2025.

Does a high pass rate mean the bike is reliable?+

Not by itself. The MOT checks safety items - brakes, tyres, lights, structure - and says nothing about engines, gearboxes or electrics. Read it as a maintenance signal, not a reliability score.