Suzuki DL 1000 K8 GT
Real ownership data from 99 UK DL 1000 K8 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 K8 GT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Brakes | major | 3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.4% |
| Suspension | major | 2.4% |
| Other | fail | 1.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
DL 1000 K8 GT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 97 | 32,901 mi | 1,739 | 87.39% |
DL 1000 K8 GT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DL 1000 K8 GT?
Across 99 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (5.3% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DL 1000 K8 GT?
The median Suzuki DL 1000 K8 GT in the UK has covered 33,096 miles, and typically rides about 1,815 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 22,748 and 39,220 miles.
Is the Suzuki DL 1000 K8 GT reliable?
87.08% of Suzuki DL 1000 K8 GT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.7 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 99 Suzuki DL 1000 K8 GT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.