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LK53 LPF

2004 Suzuki DL1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,273 mi
Last recorded31,273 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki DL100023,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 LPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 31,273 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 31,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 30,073 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 29,808 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 29,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,703 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 28,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 27,258 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 26,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,944 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,439 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 22,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,633 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 19,633 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 15,484 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 15,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 15,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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LK53 LPF is a 2004 Suzuki DL1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK53 LPF, 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 LK53 LPF registered?

LK53 LPF is a 2004 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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