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WK55 AVC

2005 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,513 mi
Last recorded44,513 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DL100020,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 AVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 44,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 44,513 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 43,795 miles

Drive chain has a split link fitted

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 43,780 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure bracket cracked (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose sprocket carrier bearing excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain has a split link fitted

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 36,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,264 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 23,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 17,866 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,305 miles

Drive chain and sprockets worn.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,888 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

exhaust clamp broken but system not leaking

exhaust clamp missing but system not leaking

front tyre sidewalls becoming split

Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,196 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 10,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 10,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 9,650 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 2,267 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 8,424 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 8,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,178 miles

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

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

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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WK55 AVC is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 WK55 AVC, 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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WK55 AVC is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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