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CU53 EUA

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,820 mi
Last recorded42,820 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,820 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 42,816 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak folk seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 40,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 39,092 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 39,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,069 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 36,321 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 35,699 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,666 miles

Front tyre wearing low

rear brake disc lip worn

Fail 3 Nov 2018 34,660 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyre wearing low

rear brake disc lip worn

Pass 20 Oct 2017 33,339 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,060 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,558 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,221 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,812 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,930 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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CU53 EUA is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CU53 EUA, 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 CU53 EUA registered?

CU53 EUA is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is CU53 EUA safe to buy?

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