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HG05 BBN

2005 Suzuki DL1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,184 mi
Last recorded71,184 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL100020,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 71,184 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the front pipe joint to rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement ,front bearing has slight movement on rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 69,187 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,121 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 69,121 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 62,670 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,503 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,531 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 56,531 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess SPROCKET CARRIER BEARING HAS EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY !! (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 56,264 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 54,611 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,007 miles

advise slight play rear sprocket rubber cushy drive,

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,283 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,140 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,824 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,520 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 18,812 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 18,678 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(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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HG05 BBN is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,546 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 HG05 BBN, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG05 BBN registered?

HG05 BBN is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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