Suzuki DR 250
Real ownership data from 232 UK DR 250 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DR 250 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | major | 10.7% |
| Other | major | 10.6% |
| Brakes | major | 10.3% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 7.3% |
| Wheels | fail | 5.7% |
| Suspension | major | 5.2% |
| Controls and cables | major | 4.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 4.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
DR 250 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 21,846 mi | — | 78.38% |
| 2005 | 10 | 14,128 mi | 157 | 77.08% |
| 2004 | 14 | 17,888 mi | 347 | 66.92% |
| 2003 | 22 | 15,136 mi | 243 | 86.78% |
| 2002 | 11 | 13,545 mi | 534 | 84.44% |
| 2001 | 22 | 23,296 mi | 374 | 82.32% |
| 2000 | 27 | 15,912 mi | 324 | 81.34% |
| 1999 | 23 | 15,195 mi | 580 | 71.63% |
| 1998 | 14 | 10,910 mi | 778 | 79.03% |
| 1997 | 13 | 13,233 mi | 434 | 77.78% |
| 1996 | 9 | 14,951 mi | 739 | 76.47% |
| 1995 | 19 | 22,234 mi | 891 | 90.66% |
| 1993 | 5 | 9,773 mi | 12 | 80.49% |
| 1992 | 6 | 14,210 mi | 292 | 76.67% |
| 1991 | 10 | 17,417 mi | — | 82.95% |
| 1990 | 13 | 14,668 mi | 105 | 74.23% |
DR 250 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DR 250?
Across 232 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (10.7% of all recorded faults), other (10.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DR 250?
The median Suzuki DR 250 in the UK has covered 15,862 miles, and typically rides about 380 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,603 and 24,576 miles.
Is the Suzuki DR 250 reliable?
79.93% of Suzuki DR 250 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.29 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 232 Suzuki DR 250 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.