Suzuki DL 1000 AL4
Real ownership data from 93 UK DL 1000 AL4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DL 1000 AL4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | major | 3.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | prs | 3.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
DL 1000 AL4 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 52 | 19,208 mi | 2,644 | 93.02% |
| 2014 | 36 | 20,262 mi | 1,136 | 96.43% |
DL 1000 AL4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DL 1000 AL4?
Across 93 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (3.2% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (3.2% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (3.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DL 1000 AL4?
The median Suzuki DL 1000 AL4 in the UK has covered 19,867 miles, and typically rides about 1,364 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,973 and 27,362 miles.
Is the Suzuki DL 1000 AL4 reliable?
94.95% of Suzuki DL 1000 AL4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.3 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 93 Suzuki DL 1000 AL4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.