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LY02 RCZ

2002 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,600 mi
Last recorded32,600 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DL100026,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 RCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 32,600 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Has some tight links. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 32,579 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,564 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,546 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 32,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 31,951 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,357 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 31,355 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,818 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 26,818 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,506 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

travel getting long on front brake lever ?

Pass 22 Oct 2011 22,895 miles

exhaust begining to blow

Fail 22 Oct 2011 22,895 miles

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

exhaust begining to blow

Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,768 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 27,945 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 27,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,409 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 4,720 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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LY02 RCZ is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY02 RCZ, 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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What year was LY02 RCZ registered?

LY02 RCZ is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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