Suzuki Dl 1000 Al9 Abs
MotorcycleFrom 214 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 rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps, a transmission belt or chain excessively tight, a headlamp missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps, caused 2 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.
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| a transmission belt or chain excessively tight | 1 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 96.1% | rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps, a transmission belt or chain excessively tight |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dl 1000 Al9 Abss tested had between 5,507 and 16,513 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,286 median miles, the Dl 1000 Al9 Abs has 0.075 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 Al9 Abs MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Dl 1000 Al9 Abs has a 93% MOT pass rate based on 214 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Dl 1000 Al9 Abs?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Dl 1000 Al9 Abs is rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include a transmission belt or chain excessively tight.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Dl 1000 Al9 Abs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Dl 1000 Al9 Abs is 9,286 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,507 and 16,513 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.