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WG08 EUX

2008 Suzuki DL1000

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,039 mi
Last recorded50,039 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki DL100019,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 EUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 50,039 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 48,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 47,233 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 42,310 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 42,310 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,583 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads corroded

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 40,583 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads corroded

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 39,023 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 39,023 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively carrier bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 36,704 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 May 2017 34,955 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm right hand side (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre has slight cracking between treads

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 May 2016 32,809 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front slight cracking between treads

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 24 May 2016 32,805 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front slight cracking between treads

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 31,031 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre valve starting to perish

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,233 miles

50% brake light

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 27,233 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

50% brake light

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

Pass 17 May 2013 25,105 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 22,108 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 May 2011 17,022 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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WG08 EUX is a 2008 Suzuki DL1000 in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WG08 EUX, 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 WG08 EUX registered?

WG08 EUX is a 2008 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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