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VU02 YUJ

2002 Suzuki DL1000

Yellow Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,612 mi
Last recorded26,612 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DL100026,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 26,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 26,057 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 25,994 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 25,926 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 25,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 25,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

slight play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2019 25,117 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 23,365 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn some wear in front discs at area of rivets but not excessive (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 23,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Central Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn some wear in front discs at area of rivets but not excessive (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 22,001 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,043 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 19,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 19,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,459 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,347 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,366 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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VU02 YUJ is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000 in Yellow with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 26,623 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 VU02 YUJ, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 YUJ registered?

VU02 YUJ is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 YUJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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