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EK03 HCV

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,934 mi
Last recorded48,934 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 HCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,934 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 48,915 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 46,997 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 45,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,018 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 44,018 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 40,620 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 38,533 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,963 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,168 miles

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

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

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

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

forks pitting

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,144 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 33,144 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,340 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,699 miles

rear spoken wearing slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,001 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,265 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 13,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,518 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 9,518 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 8,035 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,582 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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EK03 HCV is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK03 HCV, 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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EK03 HCV is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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