Suzuki DL1000 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.9 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki DL1000 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely20.8%

   11 occurrences

2. 2.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play13.2%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre11.3%

   6 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.4%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.4%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements9.4%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.5%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play7.5%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.Audible warning not working7.5%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps7.5%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.7%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.7%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki DL1000 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.7%

   35 tests

2. 2.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured5.4%

   28 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.4%

   28 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.0%

   26 tests

5. 5.Exhaust system leaking or insecure4.6%

   24 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.1%

   16 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.7%

   14 tests

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.3%

   12 tests

What gets tested

The DL1000 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

35,444

Test classes

class 2: 522

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki motorcycles

• Suzuki GSXR86.0%
• Suzuki GSXS89.3% raw
• Suzuki DL91.2%
• Suzuki GSX89.6%
• Suzuki GSF60080.0% raw
• Suzuki GSF120084.7% raw
• All Suzuki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki DL1000?

84.7% unadjusted, from 522 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Suzuki DL1000 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 20.8% of failed Suzuki DL1000 tests, followed by "Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play" (13.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Suzuki DL1000 usually have at its MOT?

35,444 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.