Suzuki Dl 1000 K7 GT (2008)
2008 Suzuki Dl 1000 K7 GT
CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2008 Suzuki Dl 1000 K7 GT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Suzuki DL 1000 is notably unreliable, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 63.7% against the UK average of 80%—meaning roughly one in three fail their test. The dangerous defect rate of 14.2% is well within acceptable bounds, so safety concerns aren't the primary issue here.
These bikes are showing up for MOT with a median mileage of just 18,542 miles, which is genuinely low for their age and suggests they're not high-milers; the problem isn't wear, it's structural. Owners report nearly 0.8 failures per vehicle and 3.2 advisories on average, pointing to consistent niggles across brakes, electrics, and chassis rather than catastrophic failures. If you're considering one, budget for an independent pre-purchase inspection and factor regular remedial work into ownership costs.
What to check before buying a 2008 Suzuki Dl 1000 K7 GT
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 (95%) | 134 | 61.8% | 0.84 |
| Other (5%) | 7 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Suzuki Dl 1000 K7 GT 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 2008 Suzuki Dl 1000 K7 GT vehicles fall between 12,271 and 26,211 miles.
2008 Suzuki Dl 1000 K7 GT — Still on the Road
45 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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