Suzuki DL 1000 K6 GT vs Triumph Sprint

The Suzuki DL 1000 K6 GT passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Sprint: 88.2% vs 85.6%, a 2.6-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Suzuki DL 1000 K6 GT	Triumph Sprint
First-time pass rate	88.2%	85.6%
Outright fail rate	6.8%	8.8%
Median miles at test	18,708	20,615
MOT tests analysed	1,649	132,827
Most common failure	brakes	brakes

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

SUZUKI DL 1000 K6 GT 88.2% pass · 1,649 tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.