Suzuki Dl 250 Al8
MotorcycleFrom 360 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a wheel bearing excessively rough and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 3 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| brake calliper or cylinder cracked or damaged and braking performance affected | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 1 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 91.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2018 | 92.1% | a wheel bearing excessively rough, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dl 250 Al8s tested had between 3,782 and 11,648 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,353 median miles, the Dl 250 Al8 has 0.109 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Dl 250 Al8 MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Dl 250 Al8 has a 93.1% MOT pass rate based on 360 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Dl 250 Al8?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Dl 250 Al8 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include a wheel bearing excessively rough.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Dl 250 Al8 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Dl 250 Al8 is 6,353 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,782 and 11,648 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.