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EU53 WHC

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,415 mi
Last recorded38,415 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 WHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 38,415 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 38,415 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 36,645 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 33,607 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight leak on silencer (6.1.2 (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 12 Nov 2019 29,774 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 29,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 29,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 29,107 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 26,089 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 25,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,909 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,865 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 22,865 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 21,736 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,201 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,482 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,524 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 11,473 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,429 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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EU53 WHC 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 76.2%.

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 EU53 WHC, 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 EU53 WHC registered?

EU53 WHC is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is EU53 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 WHC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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