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FJ03 JHX

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

31,457 mi
Last recorded31,457 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 JHX
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 31,457 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 29,184 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 29,182 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 26,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 24,397 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 24,395 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 22,169 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 22,169 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 21,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 20,614 miles

Corrosion to frame.

Exhaust deteriorated and blowing.

Front forks corroded (upper area).

Pass 15 Oct 2018 20,288 miles

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

chain badly corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 20,057 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,266 miles

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

Nearside Front side light not working

Nearside Rear light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2016 19,247 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

n/s front side light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2015 18,356 miles

Centre exhaust clamp missing.

Exhaust blow at centre clamp area.

Front brake binding.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,785 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,625 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,521 miles

Front forks coroded.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear tyre worn.

Pass 21 May 2010 14,937 miles

Front tyre worn

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,411 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,584 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 9,141 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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FJ03 JHX is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FJ03 JHX, 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 FJ03 JHX registered?

FJ03 JHX is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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