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YT03 BSU

2003 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,856 mi
Last recorded61,856 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 BSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 61,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 61,358 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,578 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 59,578 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 53,899 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 53,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Reconnected headlamp. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 48,493 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notching at centre (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,429 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,811 miles

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

Stearing Notchy-

Pass 24 May 2017 42,177 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,250 miles

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 37,857 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 37,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 35,336 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 34,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,426 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,082 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,545 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,383 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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YT03 BSU is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YT03 BSU, 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 YT03 BSU registered?

YT03 BSU is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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