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MOT reliability

Suzuki Dl 1000 k5

44 vehicles · 453 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 44 Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 vehicles and 453 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,544 miles.

44
Vehicles
453
MOT tests
1,677
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 MOT tests:

  • Other45%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
  • Brakes17%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Steering7%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%

Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Dl 1000 k5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
33087%
43087%
53485%
63197%
73485%
82291%
92286%
102195%
112291%
122295%
132677%
141894%
151587%
162085%
171889%
181984%
192080%
201688%

Fuel types: Petrol (41), Other (3)

Most common Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (19 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (12 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (8 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
  8. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (5 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  11. Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (5 times)
  12. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)

Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 2 40 90% 37,027
2005 30 384 88% 27,563

Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 reliability FAQ

Across 44 Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Dl 1000 k5 in our data has covered around 28,544 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Dl 1000 k5

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