SUZUKI DL 1000 K5
Pass rate over time
The DL 1000 K5's first-time pass rate has risen 13.4 points since 2010, 83.3% to 96.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage DL 1000 K5 passes first time 93.3% of the time; by 30k that's 77.6%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a DL 1000 K5
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
8 | 23.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 14.7 |
| drive system |
|
4 | 11.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 11.8 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
3 | 8.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 8.8 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 5.9 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 5.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 5.9 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 2.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the DL 1000 K5 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the DL 1000 K5.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2005 (86.8% pass). Weakest: 2005 (86.8%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.