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WJ05 XJK

2005 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,409 mi
Last recorded66,409 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL100020,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 XJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 66,409 miles

Offside Rear o/s crash bar top mount fractured

clutch fluid low

Pass 20 Jun 2024 65,236 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 65,236 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation Inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,356 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 63,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,692 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,692 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,454 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,230 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,739 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,574 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,124 miles

Clutch fluid level low

Exhaust joint clamp missing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,344 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,695 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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WJ05 XJK is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,546 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 WJ05 XJK, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ05 XJK registered?

WJ05 XJK is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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