MOT Status
ValidMileage
46,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front fork stanchions corroded at the top end .
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Footrest insecure Circlip missing from pivot pin (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
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
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
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
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
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki DL1000?
Based on 16,966 MOT tests across 1,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AV55 VFS registered?
AV55 VFS is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 17 December 2005.
Is AV55 VFS safe to buy?
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