Suzuki DL 1000 AL8
Real ownership data from 762 UK DL 1000 AL8 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DL 1000 AL8 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | minor | 9.2% |
| Electrical | major | 9.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 8.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.2% |
| Wheels | major | 5.4% |
| Other | major | 4.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Controls and cables | major | 3.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
DL 1000 AL8 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 120 | 13,467 mi | 1,570 | 94.89% |
| 2018 | 380 | 16,368 mi | 1,896 | 92.73% |
| 2017 | 258 | 17,060 mi | 1,689 | 93% |
DL 1000 AL8 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DL 1000 AL8?
Across 762 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.2% of all recorded faults), electrical (9.2% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (8.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DL 1000 AL8?
The median Suzuki DL 1000 AL8 in the UK has covered 16,196 miles, and typically rides about 1,816 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,202 and 23,454 miles.
Is the Suzuki DL 1000 AL8 reliable?
93.1% of Suzuki DL 1000 AL8 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 762 Suzuki DL 1000 AL8 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.