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YN03 DWF

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,289 mi
Last recorded56,289 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 DWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose also close to being pulled taught on full fork extension (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 53,484 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 53,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 52,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 52,202 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,556 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 51,556 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 48,902 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 48,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 46,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 44,005 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,321 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,320 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play Rear sprocket carrier bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension component seized Rear suspenion linkage seized does not return when compressed (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,066 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2014 41,501 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 40,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 40,776 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,780 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,807 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 8,133 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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YN03 DWF is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 YN03 DWF, 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 YN03 DWF registered?

YN03 DWF is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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