Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Suzuki DL 650 K7 X: MOT pass rate by registration year
Which DL 650 K7 X years pass first time, and which fall short of the model's 89.5% average, from 1,146 DVSA tests.
Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2008 (90.0% of 613 tests). Lowest: 2009 (86.8% of 159). Years more than two points below the model average: 2009.
| Registered | Tests | First-time pass | vs model (89.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 374 | 89.8% | +0.3 pp |
| 2008 | 613 | 90.0% | +0.5 pp |
| 2009 | 159 | 86.8% | -2.7 pp |
Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years. A first-time MOT pass is a roadworthiness check, not a full mechanical inspection.
Pass rate over time
Questions
- Which DL 650 K7 X years have the lowest MOT pass rate?
- 2009 registered examples pass first time less often than the Suzuki DL 650 K7 X overall (89.5%); the 2009 cohort is lowest at 86.8% from 159 tests.
- Which DL 650 K7 X year has the highest MOT pass rate?
- 2008, at 90.0% of 613 first tests (2005–2025).
- How much does the DL 650 K7 X pass rate vary by year?
- 3.2 percentage points between the highest (2008, 90.0%) and lowest (2009, 86.8%) cohorts with at least 50 tests. Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
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