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DG53 ENJ

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,413 mi
Last recorded70,413 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ENJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,413 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,465 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,105 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,714 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 42,714 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,725 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 34,719 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,443 miles

travel on frontbrake

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,211 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 29,185 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,675 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 8,962 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 6,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 4,055 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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DG53 ENJ is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG53 ENJ, 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 DG53 ENJ registered?

DG53 ENJ is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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