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FD08 HBO

2008 Suzuki DL1000

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,271 mi
Last recorded40,271 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DL100019,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 40,271 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 40,090 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,857 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 34,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,250 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 28,316 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,275 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 25,740 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 23,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 22,153 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 18,105 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 18,098 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 14,330 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,135 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,122 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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FD08 HBO is a 2008 Suzuki DL1000 in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,171 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD08 HBO, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD08 HBO registered?

FD08 HBO is a 2008 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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