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KX03 ETL

2003 Suzuki TL1000R

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

23,927 mi
Last recorded23,927 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki TL1000R12,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 ETL
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 23,927 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 23,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 23,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 23,454 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 23,205 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 22,531 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 22,337 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 21,176 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 21,022 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

Pass 30 May 2017 20,016 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,784 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 18,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 14,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,680 miles

Rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,937 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 13,924 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Cluch fliud reservoir low!

Pass 13 Feb 2009 13,779 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 13,759 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,168 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 12,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,187 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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KX03 ETL is a 2003 Suzuki TL1000R in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KX03 ETL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX03 ETL registered?

KX03 ETL is a 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is KX03 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX03 ETL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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