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FN02 PLF

2002 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,267 mi
Last recorded60,267 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki TL1000S15,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 PLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 60,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 46,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 40,524 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 40,405 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,951 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 33,800 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,692 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Fail 27 Aug 2014 30,278 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,917 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 28,910 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,976 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 9,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 6,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 5,544 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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FN02 PLF is a 2002 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN02 PLF, 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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FN02 PLF is a 2002 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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