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VX53 RNZ

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,511 mi
Last recorded40,511 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 RNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 40,511 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 40,511 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 39,193 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 37,728 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 35,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2.0MM (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 31,908 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 31,908 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,949 miles

rider foot controls modified

Pass 29 Jun 2018 27,792 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,343 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 27,115 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 13,166 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 May 2012 9,513 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,163 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 4,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 2,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 854 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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VX53 RNZ is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VX53 RNZ, 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 VX53 RNZ registered?

VX53 RNZ is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for VX53 RNZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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