2004 Suzuki DL1000 1.0L Petrol · FJ04 FKR

The 2004 Suzuki DL1000 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 15 August 2025 at 50,810 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean results from 30 July 2024 at 49,903 miles and 31 August 2021 at 49,360 miles. Across these three examinations the vehicle attracted no advisories or failures, indicating the machine has been kept to a standard that satisfies annual statutory inspection without intervention. Mileage accumulation has been exceptionally low for a 22-year-old machine. The record shows just 49,360 miles in August 2021, rising to 49,903 by July 2024 and 50,810 by August 2025, an average of roughly 2,310 miles per year overall. A three-year gap separates the 2021 and 2024 tests, yet only 543 miles were added in the following three years, confirming long periods of standing rather than regular use. Sparse testing and a clean sheet give no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs within the recorded span. A buyer should still inspect the motorcycle in person for issues that MOT testing on a briefly ridden machine may not expose. Extended idle time promotes tyre perishing, degraded fork seals, and corrosion on structural brackets or the exhaust system despite no advisories being raised. The tester recorded no binding calipers, worn suspension bushes, or brake disc pitting, but standing vehicles commonly develop sticky clutch plates and flat-spotted rubber that a short test ride will not reveal. Given the absent defect history, previous owners appear to have stored the DL1000 rather than ridden it hard, though low use carries its own risks. Verify the actual condition of coolant, brake fluid, and chain tension before purchase, and confirm no undocumented accident damage exists beneath the fairings. The official record supports a sound verdict, but physical inspection remains essential on a bike of this age and mileage profile.