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BN52 FET

2003 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

17,537 mi
Last recorded17,537 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki TL1000R12,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 FET
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 17,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 17,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Main beam tell tale not working

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Up to 50% LEDs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 17,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Main beam tell tale not working

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Up to 50% LEDs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 16,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Main beam tell tale not working

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

Pass 24 May 2023 14,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Main beam tell tail not working

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 13,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Main beam tell tail not working

Pass 7 Jun 2019 13,402 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 12,617 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 May 2018 12,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Horn mounting loose

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2015 11,810 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 11,361 miles

RH exhaust can has loose fitment

Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,355 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,345 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 11,326 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,203 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 10,542 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 10,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,063 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 9,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,936 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 20 May 2006 4,974 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000R?

Based on 20,760 MOT tests across 1,931 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
655
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 340
reflector on motorcycle missing 249
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 196
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 127
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BN52 FET is a 2003 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki TL1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 12,064 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 TL1000R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN52 FET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki TL1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki TL1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN52 FET registered?

BN52 FET is a 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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