Suzuki DL 250 AL8
Real ownership data from 362 UK DL 250 AL8 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DL 250 AL8 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 26.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 10.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 9.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 6.9% |
| Electrical | minor | 3.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Suspension | major | 2.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
DL 250 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 57 | 8,111 mi | 1,597 | 94.97% |
| 2019 | 107 | 7,904 mi | 1,044 | 94% |
| 2018 | 145 | 9,656 mi | 1,264 | 93.25% |
| 2017 | 53 | 7,753 mi | 980 | 95.3% |
DL 250 AL8 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki DL 250 AL8?
Across 362 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (26.2% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (10.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (9.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki DL 250 AL8?
The median Suzuki DL 250 AL8 in the UK has covered 8,491 miles, and typically rides about 1,180 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,560 and 13,868 miles.
Is the Suzuki DL 250 AL8 reliable?
93.99% of Suzuki DL 250 AL8 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.08 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 362 Suzuki DL 250 AL8 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.