Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs (2019)
2019 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs
CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2019 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Suzuki DL 1000 AL8 ABS is significantly more reliable than average, with a 91.9% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%—this bike clearly holds up well through its first MOT cycles. Only 4.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.
With a median mileage of just 10,021 miles, these bikes are lightly used relative to their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate; the average 0.19 failures and 1.3 advisories per vehicle suggest owners won't face serious repair bills. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection to check brake and suspension condition, as these typically rack up advisory notices on older sports tourers.
What to check before buying a 2019 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 118 | 91.8% | 0.19 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs vehicles fall between 6,033 and 14,054 miles.
2019 Suzuki Dl 1000 Al8 Abs — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 99 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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