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PL05 PVD

2005 Suzuki DL1000

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,571 mi
Last recorded65,571 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL100020,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 PVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 65,571 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front side light not working.

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bush. (5.3.2 (c))

fuel tank corroding on seams

Fail 3 Oct 2025 65,569 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick on image patterns wrong way. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear lower suspension linkage bushes/bearings worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front side light not working.

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bush. (5.3.2 (c))

fuel tank leaking.

Pass 18 Oct 2024 64,502 miles

Nearside Front side light not working

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

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

fuel tank seams are corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,312 miles

Nearside Front side light not working

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog leg bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,789 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement light play/lift in rear lower suspension linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 63,789 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy upper and lower head stock bearing notchy, with weight on and off. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement light play/lift in rear lower suspension linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,450 miles

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

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting low on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower suspension linkage bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy upper and lower bearings. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,415 miles

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

head stock bearings slightly notchy with weight on and off.

slight noise from rear wheel bearings.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,065 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight play in both front floating discs.

slight play in rear sprocket.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 49,786 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey front to centre. (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both front (1.6)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight play in both front floating discs.

slight play in rear sprocket.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,176 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 33,176 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 24,293 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,256 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Number plate light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2013 17,599 miles

Number plate light not working

Fail 20 Sep 2013 17,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Number plate light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,706 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 11,678 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,114 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 4,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 3,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 2,191 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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PL05 PVD is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PL05 PVD, 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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PL05 PVD is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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