SUZUKI 650

650cc Petrol Class 2

#2016 of 5426 overall #238 of 680 SUZUKIs #1223 of 2787 other bikes

86.6%

first-time pass rate

8.4%

failed outright

17,727

median miles at test

382

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2014–2016

The 650's first-time pass rate has fallen 9.2 points since 2014, 96.7% to 87.5%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 650's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 650 passes first time 91.3% of the time; by 30k that's 86.8%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a 650

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
brakes	21	24.7
lighting and signalling	14	16.5
lamps and reflectors	11	12.9
steering and suspension	8	9.4
drive system	8	9.4
tyres and wheels	7	8.2
structure and attachments	4	4.7
fuel and exhaust	4	4.7
suspension	4	4.7
tyres	4	4.7

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 650 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 650.