MOT reliability
Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom
2 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 51,584 miles.
2
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
4,878
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom MOT tests:
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Brakes28%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
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Other21%
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Steering13%
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Body & structure11%
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Lamps & electrical8%
Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 40% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front tyre rotation wrong (3 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel hub excessively worn bearings (5.2.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUB FRAME (6.1.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play SPROCKET CARRIER (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 20,529 |
| 2008 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 82,640 |
Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom reliability FAQ
Across 2 Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)).
The typical Suzuki Dl 1000 v-strom in our data has covered around
51,584 miles.
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