Suzuki DL 1000 X AL9
Real ownership data from 162 UK DL 1000 X AL9 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DL 1000 X AL9 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 18.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.2% |
| Brakes | major | 4.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.6% |
| Suspension | major | 2.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 2.4% |
| Wheels | major | 2.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
DL 1000 X AL9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41 | 9,901 mi | 1,142 | 94.03% |
| 2019 | 121 | 12,607 mi | 1,910 | 96.06% |
DL 1000 X AL9 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DL 1000 X AL9?
Across 162 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (18.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DL 1000 X AL9?
The median Suzuki DL 1000 X AL9 in the UK has covered 11,486 miles, and typically rides about 1,786 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,868 and 17,233 miles.
Is the Suzuki DL 1000 X AL9 reliable?
95.63% of Suzuki DL 1000 X AL9 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.12 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 162 Suzuki DL 1000 X AL9 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.