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SN53 NFE

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,438 mi
Last recorded21,438 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 NFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 21,438 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 21,438 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 20,875 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 20,279 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 18,799 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 17,140 miles

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2020 17,140 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2018 15,088 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 15,088 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,754 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,961 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 13,612 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 10,288 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 9,577 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,051 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 6,580 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 5,713 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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SN53 NFE is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 24,277 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 SN53 NFE, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN53 NFE registered?

SN53 NFE is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is SN53 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 NFE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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