SUZUKI DL 650 AK9
Pass rate over time
The DL 650 AK9's first-time pass rate has risen 1.3 points since 2012, 84.4% to 85.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage DL 650 AK9 passes first time 88.8% of the time; by 40k that's 86.5%.
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 DL 650 AK9
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
24 | 31.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
15 | 19.5 |
| suspension |
|
12 | 15.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
10 | 13 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 9.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 2.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.3 |
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 DL 650 AK9 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 DL 650 AK9.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (87.7% pass). Weakest: 2010 (78.2%).
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.