SUZUKI AN 650 AK6
Pass rate over time
The AN 650 AK6's first-time pass rate has risen 11.1 points since 2010, 73.3% to 84.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage AN 650 AK6 passes first time 92.8% of the time; by 30k that's 76.9%.
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 AN 650 AK6
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
76 | 66.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
9 | 7.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 6.1 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 6.1 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 5.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 4.3 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 2.6 |
| steering |
|
1 | 0.9 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 0.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the AN 650 AK6 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 AN 650 AK6.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (84.3% pass). Weakest: 2007 (84.1%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.