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FX53 HCL

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,875 mi
Last recorded63,875 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 HCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,875 miles

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 63,875 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 61,477 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe to collector box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 61,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe to collector box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,113 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 61,113 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Severe warp front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit getting close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,624 miles

nearside rear footrest will not go down

Fail 22 Jun 2015 54,589 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

nearside rear footrest will not go down

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,484 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,859 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 31,852 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,274 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

slight blue colour in headlamp but showing mainly white light

Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,916 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 11,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,462 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 10,462 miles

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

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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FX53 HCL is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FX53 HCL, 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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FX53 HCL is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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