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AO02 PGU

2002 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,064 mi
Last recorded53,064 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DL100026,623 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 PGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 53,064 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 53,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,598 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 49,598 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose Cush Drive Rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,554 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 46,282 miles

bolt broken in front mudguard o/s

Fail 23 Mar 2022 46,200 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

bolt broken in front mudguard o/s

Pass 3 Apr 2021 457,832 miles

Engine oil cooler pipe connections corroded

Offside Front Front mudguard mounting bolt missing.

Fail 3 Apr 2021 457,832 miles

Engine oil cooler pipe connections corroded

Offside Front Front mudguard mounting bolt missing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,715 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 41,715 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 39,961 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 39,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 38,053 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,931 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 32,449 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,076 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,042 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 28,042 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

both tyres partially deflated

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,962 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front position lights not working but A motor bicycle (with or without a side car) fitted with a headlamp need not have a front position lamp

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,491 miles

pilot bulbs inoperative. however, dip and main beam ok

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,812 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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AO02 PGU is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO02 PGU, 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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AO02 PGU is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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