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GK52 PKE

2002 Suzuki DL1000

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,302 mi
Last recorded71,302 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DL100026,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 PKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 71,302 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 71,302 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,210 miles

engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2023 70,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,972 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 69,902 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))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR CYLINDER DOWNPIPE GASKET LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front KEY NOT OPERATING FUEL CAP

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,436 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 67,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 64,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,526 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,725 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,794 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,388 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 29,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,851 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,537 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,251 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,783 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 17,762 miles

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

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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GK52 PKE is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000 in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 26,623 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 GK52 PKE, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK52 PKE registered?

GK52 PKE is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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