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R27 WMA

2008 Suzuki DL1000

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,465 mi
Last recorded18,465 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DL100019,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 WMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 18,465 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 18,465 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 17,014 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively slight bind on both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 15,793 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 14,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre getting to wear limits ,but still legal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake has slight drag (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 11,484 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 11,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 11,155 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 11,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,086 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 5,625 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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R27 WMA is a 2008 Suzuki DL1000 in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,171 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 R27 WMA, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R27 WMA registered?

R27 WMA is a 2008 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is R27 WMA safe to buy?

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