MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. fouls handguard (6.2.1g)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing has slight play (6.2.1e)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak oil leak around front sprocket area, possibly push rod seal or slave cylinder ()
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. fouls handguard (6.2.1g)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing has slight play (6.2.1e)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Oil leak oil leak around front sprocket area, possibly push rod seal or slave cylinder ()
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki DL1000?
Based on 16,966 MOT tests across 1,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV05 VLO is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2005 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,546 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 GV05 VLO, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GV05 VLO registered?
GV05 VLO is a 2005 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 31 August 2005.
Is GV05 VLO safe to buy?
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