2004 Suzuki DL1000 1.0L Petrol · SP04 AHD

The Suzuki DL1000 passed its most recent MOT on 2 April 2026 at 53,895 miles with no defects recorded, indicating current roadworthiness is sound. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available record, with clean passes in September 2023 at 43,539 miles, September 2024 at 46,462 miles, and April 2026. Two failed tests on 15 September 2023 and 25 March 2026 show no recorded defects, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 53,895 against a 2004 build, an average of roughly 2,450 miles per year. The bike covered just 2,923 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, then 7,433 miles to April 2026. Low annual use over 22 years suggests extended standing periods. The DVSA entries carry no advisories on tyres, brake discs, suspension bushes, or corrosion, so the history is sparse and clean on paper. A buyer should still inspect the machine in person for age-related degradation the MOT does not capture. Long idle spells commonly harden fork seals, seize caliper pistons, and promote structural rust on the frame and exhaust. Check the coil springs and linkage bearings for stiffness, and confirm the brake calipers are not binding after storage. The repeated no-defect failures hint the vendor may have presented the bike without correct documentation or roadworthy preparation on those dates. Verify service history, chain and sprocket wear, and cold-start behaviour before purchase, as the low mileage alone does not rule out deterioration from disuse.