Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 374 vehicles, the 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs (2018)

374 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.7% first-time pass rate

2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs

CarHunch analysed 374 real MOT records for the 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 374 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2018 Suzuki DL 1000 AL8 ABS is a genuinely reliable machine, with a 89.9% first-time MOT pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—and only 8.3% of examples have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The petrol version's 89.7% pass rate confirms this consistency across the board.

These bikes are running light at a median of 11,207 miles for their age, suggesting many owners treat them as weekend or fair-weather machines rather than daily commuters. With just 0.3 failures and 1.3 advisories per vehicle on average, they're fundamentally sound—so when shopping for one, focus your inspection on tyres and fluid condition rather than worrying about structural or mechanical surprises.

The 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

94.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.3

Over 4.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–16k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 374 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 374 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	367	94.6%	0.3

Colour Breakdown

Based on 755 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Yellow 47.3%

357

White 26.2%

198

Black 21.2%

160

Grey 5.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,207

typical

7,248

low mileage

15,582

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs vehicles fall between 7,248 and 15,582 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,248 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,248–15,582 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abss sit.

⚠ Over 21,035 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 297 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.3

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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