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WU51 KUD

2001 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

21,097 mi
Last recorded21,097 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki TL1000S17,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 KUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 21,097 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 21,097 miles

Chain guard insecure rear hugger insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 20,616 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 20,172 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 20,172 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

some tight links in drive chain

Pass 16 Dec 2021 19,467 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

some tight links in drive chain

Pass 17 Dec 2020 18,875 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

some tight links in drive chain

Fail 15 Dec 2020 18,875 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Mudguard insecure rear hugger ()

slightly long travel on rear brake

some tight links in drive chain

Pass 14 Dec 2019 17,673 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 17,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 16,226 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 14,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 13,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 13,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 12,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 11,352 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 9,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,510 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 6,877 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 6,786 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 6,457 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?

Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
647
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 233
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 188
reflector on motorcycle missing 164
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 140
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 131
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WU51 KUD is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,695 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 TL1000S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 233 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU51 KUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU51 KUD registered?

WU51 KUD is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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