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MOT reliability

Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt

98 vehicles · 890 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 98 Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt vehicles and 890 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,449 miles.

98
Vehicles
890
MOT tests
2,446
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt MOT tests:

  • Other62%
  • Brakes15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Steering7%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
36392%
47886%
57385%
66885%
77488%
87688%
96685%
105695%
116187%
124591%
134892%
144486%
154190%
163689%
173987%
181493%

Fuel types: Petrol (96), Other (2)

Most common Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (23 times)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (17 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (15 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (15 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (13 times)
  7. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
  8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (11 times)
  10. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
  11. Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (8 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (8 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (8 times)
  14. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (8 times)
  15. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)

Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 2 25 80% 42,946
2008 73 857 88% 38,221

Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt reliability FAQ

Across 98 Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Suzuki Dl 1000 k8 gt in our data has covered around 38,449 miles.

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