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YR52 YMT

2002 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,012 mi
Last recorded35,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DL100026,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 YMT
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 35,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,700 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

bodywork obscuring testable components unable to carry out full inspections

long travel on front brake lever

Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,070 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 33,045 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,407 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,595 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 29,558 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear rack bracket slightly loose.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,903 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,123 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,849 miles

advise,front tyre getting low.perishing evident in tread pattern.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 20,838 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 20,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

exhaust clamps corroded.

front pads close to wear limit.

slight knock on front suspenion bump test.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,277 miles

exhaust clamps corroded.

front pads close to wear limit.

slight knock on front suspenion bump test.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,203 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 19,203 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,511 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,872 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 13,419 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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YR52 YMT is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 26,623 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 YR52 YMT, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR52 YMT registered?

YR52 YMT is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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