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Y789 HET

2001 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,952 mi
Last recorded40,952 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki TL1000S17,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 HET
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 40,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,844 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 27,095 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 27,075 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Not working (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 22,510 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 22,500 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,943 miles

Cut in rear tyre, not reaching cords.

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 19,943 miles

Cut in rear tyre, not reaching cords.

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake application (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 15,289 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,618 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 13,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 11,932 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 10,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,513 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,585 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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Y789 HET is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y789 HET, 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 Y789 HET registered?

Y789 HET is a 2001 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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