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LD52 APK

2002 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,299 mi
Last recorded52,299 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DL100026,623 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 APK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 52,299 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

No Directional Indicators & Position Lights Fitted at Time of Test

Pass 6 Aug 2024 51,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 50,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 45,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 45,293 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 38,795 miles

Exhaust slightly leaking

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 31,965 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads half worn.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 31,965 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads half worn.

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 28,251 miles

front brake fluid level near min limit

front o/s indicator lens cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2018 27,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,513 miles

Number plate illumination light not working.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,886 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,992 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 20,992 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,713 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 15,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 15,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 15,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 14,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,198 miles

Exhaust clamp missing underneath but not leaking gases.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,036 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 6,809 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 6,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Oct 2005 6,732 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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LD52 APK is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LD52 APK, 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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LD52 APK is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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