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CA52 NFY

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,894 mi
Last recorded78,894 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 NFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 78,894 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 May 2025 78,892 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2022 77,889 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 77,889 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2021 76,558 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 74,096 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 74,096 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,827 miles

No lights fitted at test.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 71,827 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,995 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,699 miles

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

front tyre perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2015 44,699 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

front tyre perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2013 44,673 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 44,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,655 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 30,417 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 30,417 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,848 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 53,842 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,640 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,898 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,399 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,713 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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CA52 NFY is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA52 NFY, 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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What year was CA52 NFY registered?

CA52 NFY is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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