Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs
MotorcycleFrom 931 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 9 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 5 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 2 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 2 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 94.4% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, headlamp aim unable to be tested |
| 2018 | 93.3% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2017 | 90.1% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dl 1000 Al8 Abss tested had between 9,408 and 17,942 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,366 median miles, the Dl 1000 Al8 Abs has 0.058 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs has a 92.3% MOT pass rate based on 931 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs is 13,366 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,408 and 17,942 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.