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EY03 EFT

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,123 mi
Last recorded63,123 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 EFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,123 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 62,654 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 62,633 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Sprocket carrier bearing worn/collapsed. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 62,001 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch on steering headbearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 62,001 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch on steering headbearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 60,869 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 60,854 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 57,843 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 31,877 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 5,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,318 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,482 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 15,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,187 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 11,374 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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EY03 EFT is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EY03 EFT, 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 EY03 EFT registered?

EY03 EFT is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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