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AF08 WNS

2008 Suzuki DL1000

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

29,584 mi
Last recorded29,584 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DL100019,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 WNS
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 29,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 29,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 29,541 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 28,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 27,896 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,812 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,619 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 26,619 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition L/H Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 26,077 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,392 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 25,360 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Both silencer clamps missing.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 24,500 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 24,568 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2015 23,947 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 May 2015 23,947 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 22,826 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

centre stand seized

slightly binding front brake

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,826 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

centre stand seized

slightly binding front brake

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,428 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 20,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,902 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 17,840 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,069 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

How Reliable is the Suzuki DL1000?

Based on 16,966 MOT tests across 1,393 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
1,379
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 182
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 114
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
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AF08 WNS is a 2008 Suzuki DL1000 in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,171 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki DL1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 WNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DL1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF08 WNS is a 2008 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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