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Y253 TSU

2001 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,906 mi
Last recorded98,906 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki TL1000S17,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 TSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 98,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 86,682 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 86,682 miles

Offside Inner Shock absorber likely to become detached Rear shock snapped in half (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension rod fractured Rear shock snapped in half (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 81,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 76,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,776 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,166 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,092 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 62,092 miles

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 54,718 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 54,443 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 39,433 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,872 miles

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,512 miles

Centre Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,391 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,555 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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Y253 TSU is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y253 TSU, 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 Y253 TSU registered?

Y253 TSU is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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