MOT reliability

Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt

Q: Is the Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt reliable?

Across 232 Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

232 vehicles · 1,979 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 232 Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt vehicles and 1,979 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,912 miles.

232

Vehicles

1,979

MOT tests

2,050

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt MOT tests:

Other57%
Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
Brakes14%
Steering7%
Body & structure6%
Lamps & electrical6%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	100%
3	146	89%
4	155	91%
5	150	92%
6	149	91%
7	133	93%
8	142	89%
9	132	88%
10	122	88%
11	112	89%
12	103	89%
13	102	87%
14	95	88%
15	102	84%
16	93	84%
17	82	89%
18	72	86%
19	12	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (223), Other (9)

Most common Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (50 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (44 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (37 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (36 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (31 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (25 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (23 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (23 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (22 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (21 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (16 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (15 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (13 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (13 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (13 times)

Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2008	92	1,078	89%	34,593
2007	68	827	89%	31,880

Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt reliability FAQ

Across 232 Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt 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 k7 gt MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Suzuki Dl 1000 k7 gt in our data has covered around 32,912 miles.

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