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LK03 YSG

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,450 mi
Last recorded64,450 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 YSG
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,450 miles

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

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 64,450 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 61,635 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 61,635 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,014 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 57,845 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 56,407 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 56,407 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,725 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 May 2015 48,844 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 48,844 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Inner Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,251 miles

Inner Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,484 miles

advise a front brake caliper overhaul

Fail 25 Jan 2013 40,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,213 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,348 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 25,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,306 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,435 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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LK03 YSG is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 24,277 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 LK03 YSG, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK03 YSG registered?

LK03 YSG is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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