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KE04 JYW

2004 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,779 mi
Last recorded71,779 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki DL100023,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 JYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 71,779 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 71,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 71,776 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn mono linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured linkage arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,994 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear brake disc has slight run out

Rear suspension movement stiff

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 68,994 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake disc has slight run out

Rear suspension movement stiff

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 64,644 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 64,641 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 64,627 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,295 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,037 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 57,299 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,490 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,447 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,482 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,021 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 30,021 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 27,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,012 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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KE04 JYW is a 2004 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KE04 JYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE04 JYW registered?

KE04 JYW is a 2004 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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