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YB03 MGE

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,589 mi
Last recorded43,589 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 MGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 43,589 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 42,449 miles

Central Rear cut in rear tyre

side stand cut out switch not working

Pass 2 Jan 2024 41,461 miles

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

Nearside side stand switch inoperative

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 41,461 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside side stand switch inoperative

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 40,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 39,275 miles

Rear Lower rear tyre has deep cut across tread pattern

Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 36,833 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 36,144 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 35,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,506 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,108 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 33,108 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,857 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 25,857 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,642 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,598 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,268 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 11,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,538 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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YB03 MGE is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YB03 MGE, 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 YB03 MGE registered?

YB03 MGE is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 MGE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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