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J500 LEY

2004 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,885 mi
Last recorded14,885 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki DL100023,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 LEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 14,885 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 14,878 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 14,823 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,813 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 14,813 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 14,258 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 14,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,016 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,062 miles

Front Offside Position Lamp Does Not Illuminate When Switched On, Front Nearside Position Lamp Is Unaffected And Illuminates As Normal

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 13,062 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Offside Position Lamp Does Not Illuminate When Switched On, Front Nearside Position Lamp Is Unaffected And Illuminates As Normal

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 11,863 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 11,825 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 10,684 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 8,763 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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J500 LEY is a 2004 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 23,462 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 J500 LEY, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J500 LEY registered?

J500 LEY is a 2004 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is J500 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 LEY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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