Suzuki DL 1000 K7 GT
Real ownership data from 233 UK DL 1000 K7 GT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DL 1000 K7 GT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 15.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 8.7% |
| Suspension | major | 7% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.1% |
| Other | dangerous | 6.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 6.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 4.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
DL 1000 K7 GT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 139 | 27,037 mi | 1,652 | 88.29% |
| 2007 | 90 | 27,948 mi | 1,702 | 88.54% |
DL 1000 K7 GT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DL 1000 K7 GT?
Across 233 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (15.7% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (8.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DL 1000 K7 GT?
The median Suzuki DL 1000 K7 GT in the UK has covered 27,217 miles, and typically rides about 1,669 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,262 and 39,381 miles.
Is the Suzuki DL 1000 K7 GT reliable?
88.52% of Suzuki DL 1000 K7 GT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.11 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 233 Suzuki DL 1000 K7 GT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.