Suzuki DR 650 SE
Real ownership data from 69 UK DR 650 SE motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DR 650 SE problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 16.6% |
| Brakes | fail | 6.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4% |
| Suspension | major | 3.4% |
| Other | major | 3.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.7% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
DR 650 SE 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 | 7 | 31,700 mi | 2,359 | 85.42% |
| 1997 | 8 | 26,728 mi | 2,604 | 95.65% |
| 1996 | 26 | 17,092 mi | 1,153 | 84.48% |
DR 650 SE questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DR 650 SE?
Across 69 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.9% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (4.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DR 650 SE?
The median Suzuki DR 650 SE in the UK has covered 16,634 miles, and typically rides about 1,170 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,582 and 32,242 miles.
Is the Suzuki DR 650 SE reliable?
84.38% of Suzuki DR 650 SE MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.7 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 69 Suzuki DR 650 SE motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.