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Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs reliable? We analysed 600 real MOT tests across 164 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 600 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.5%
Typical Mileage
8,979mi
Annual Mileage
1,830mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs.

Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94%
2020
94.5%
2019

Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 6
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6

Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
759 mi/yr
Typical
1,830 mi/yr
Average
2,584 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,393 mi/yr

Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 218 94.0% 4,904 8,801 15,493
2019 366 94.5% 5,276 9,232 14,740

How Long Does a Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs Last?

Based on 164 Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.2 years
Median
5.0 years

Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
8,979 mi
75th Percentile
14,878 mi
95th Percentile
26,845 mi
Max Recorded
76,667 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

94.5% MOT pass rate from 366 tests

Year to avoid
2020

94.0% MOT pass rate from 218 tests

The best year to buy a used Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.5% across 366 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs THIS CAR 94.5% 600 8,979 mi — yrs
Suzuki Swift 76.1% 2,247,517 51,601 mi 31 yrs
Suzuki Alto 74% 1,154,186 41,167 mi 28 yrs
Suzuki Grand Vitara 76.2% 1,025,634 67,542 mi 28 yrs
Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive 93.1% 248 28,544 mi — yrs

Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs?

The Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.5% across 600 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs owner drives around 1,830 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs reliable?
Based on 600 MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs has a 94.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs do per year?
The typical Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs does around 1,830 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Suzuki Dl 1000 AL9 Abs is 2019 with a 94.5% pass rate across 366 tests.