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EK51 EKO

2002 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,513 mi
Last recorded16,513 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki TL1000S15,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 EKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 16,513 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 15,932 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 15,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 15,896 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,854 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 13,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,936 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,202 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 11,199 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Engine oil is leaking onto the rear wheel and brake caliper tyre badly contaminated and brake pads contaminated

Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,479 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 10,019 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,019 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 9,998 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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EK51 EKO is a 2002 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 15,192 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 EK51 EKO, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK51 EKO registered?

EK51 EKO is a 2002 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is EK51 EKO safe to buy?

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