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EJ02 VUL

2002 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

17,552 mi
Last recorded17,552 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DL100026,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 VUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 17,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 13,204 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 13,204 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 11,705 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 9,673 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 9,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 7,813 miles

Front anodised brake hose fittings

Rear anodised brake hose fittings

Pass 19 Apr 2017 7,071 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 5,625 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2016 5,625 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 5,013 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 5,013 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 4,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 4,207 miles

anodised brake hose fittings

Pass 18 May 2012 3,980 miles

Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Fail 18 May 2012 3,980 miles

Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,694 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 3,429 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

anodised brake fittings front and rear, which can be weaker than standard fittings.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 3,429 miles

anodised brake fittings front and rear, which can be weaker than standard fittings.

Pass 1 May 2009 3,306 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 May 2009 3,306 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 May 2008 2,965 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 2,672 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 2,090 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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EJ02 VUL is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EJ02 VUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ02 VUL registered?

EJ02 VUL is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is EJ02 VUL safe to buy?

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