MOT reliability
Suzuki Dl 1000 k8
6 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,554 miles.
6
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
3,052
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Visibility6%
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Brakes6%
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Body & structure6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Steering3%
Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5), Other (1)
Most common Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Brake component is slightly corroded front slider pins (3.1.5) (2 times)
- Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement small amount of play in shock link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- front and rear tyre valve stem rubbers have early signs of cracking, slightly deteriorated. (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 12,255 |
| 2008 | 3 | 27 | 78% | 45,091 |
Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 in our data has covered around
31,554 miles.
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