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FE52 AFA

2002 Suzuki DL1000

Blue Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,981 mi
Last recorded20,981 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki DL100026,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 AFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 20,981 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 20,923 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 17,926 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 17,915 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 15,442 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 15,246 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 12,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 7,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 6,951 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 6,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 6,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 6,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 6,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 6,072 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 5,901 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,700 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,423 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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FE52 AFA is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE52 AFA, 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 FE52 AFA registered?

FE52 AFA is a 2002 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is FE52 AFA safe to buy?

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