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VO03 ADV

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,033 mi
Last recorded42,033 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 ADV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 42,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 41,874 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 41,801 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 41,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,941 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre badly feathered. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,763 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 40,645 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 40,177 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 40,177 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 38,808 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 38,808 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,132 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,274 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,752 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,981 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 23,981 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 19,134 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 16,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,931 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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VO03 ADV is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 VO03 ADV, 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 VO03 ADV registered?

VO03 ADV is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is VO03 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO03 ADV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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