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AP05 SWU

2005 Suzuki DL1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,795 mi
Last recorded47,795 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL100020,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 SWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 47,795 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 45,428 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sprocket carrier bearing worn

Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,720 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel sprocket carrier has freeplay

Fail 6 Apr 2022 43,720 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel sprocket carrier has freeplay

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,522 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Cush drive & sprocket carrier have slight free play

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 39,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front cylinder header (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wheel cush drive free play

Fail 21 Mar 2020 39,487 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front cylinder header (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer clamp broken

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear wheel cush drive free play

Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,638 miles

Rear Slight play sprocket carrier

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,431 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 34,450 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 34,440 miles

rear sprocket worn.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,656 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,017 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,898 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,628 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,628 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,734 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,412 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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AP05 SWU is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP05 SWU, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP05 SWU registered?

AP05 SWU is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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