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AK52 FCO

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,475 mi
Last recorded36,475 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 FCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 36,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 31,877 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 25,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 25,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 23,781 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,628 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 22,577 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,726 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 21,254 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,254 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,660 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 16,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,127 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 12 May 2006 12,030 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2006 12,030 miles

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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AK52 FCO is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 24,277 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 AK52 FCO, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK52 FCO is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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