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AY53 HDL

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,490 mi
Last recorded39,490 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 39,490 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc slightly distorted , no effect on brake effort

Fail 31 May 2025 39,490 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc slightly distorted , no effect on brake effort

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 38,595 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 38,042 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,534 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,155 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 35,155 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,643 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,425 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,944 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Number Plate lamp not working

Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,635 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,595 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 27,595 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,425 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,194 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 18,194 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,239 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 14,239 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,811 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 6,602 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 6,602 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 Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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AY53 HDL is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY53 HDL, 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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AY53 HDL is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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