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OU05 DMY

2005 Suzuki DL1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,688 mi
Last recorded64,688 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL100020,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 DMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 64,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 63,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 63,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 62,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 61,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 60,620 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,602 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 58,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,628 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2016 53,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,981 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,745 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,992 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,998 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,777 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 16,237 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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OU05 DMY is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU05 DMY, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU05 DMY registered?

OU05 DMY is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is OU05 DMY safe to buy?

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