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AV55 VFS

2005 Suzuki DL1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,555 mi
Last recorded46,555 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL100020,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 46,555 miles

Front fork stanchions corroded at the top end .

Pass 11 Jun 2025 45,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 44,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 44,584 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 43,494 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 43,375 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure Circlip missing from pivot pin (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 41,403 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in rotor mount bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in rotor mount bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively cush drive rubbers (5.2.1 (b) (i))

both front fork seal dust covers deteriorated

both front fork stanchions pitted (above swept area

Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,005 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 35,004 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,891 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

both front fork stantions pitted (above swept area)

front fork dust seals deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2014 33,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

both front fork stantions pitted (above swept area)

front fork dust seals deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2013 31,654 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 23,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 18,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 15,610 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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AV55 VFS is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AV55 VFS, 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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AV55 VFS is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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