Suzuki DL 1000 K2
Real ownership data from 80 UK DL 1000 K2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DL 1000 K2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.2% |
| Brakes | fail | 2.2% |
| Other | fail | 2.2% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
DL 1000 K2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 15,317 mi | 1,480 | 83.72% |
| 2003 | 23 | 23,262 mi | 4,320 | 86.36% |
| 2002 | 51 | 26,358 mi | 2,829 | 86.31% |
DL 1000 K2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DL 1000 K2?
Across 80 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (4% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.9% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (3.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DL 1000 K2?
The median Suzuki DL 1000 K2 in the UK has covered 26,175 miles, and typically rides about 2,758 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,317 and 36,240 miles.
Is the Suzuki DL 1000 K2 reliable?
85.92% of Suzuki DL 1000 K2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.72 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 80 Suzuki DL 1000 K2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.