2002 Suzuki TL1000R 1.0L Petrol · DC51 HHR

The Suzuki TL1000R passed its most recent MOT on 22 August 2025 at 11,454 miles with no defects recorded, placing its maintenance trend as stable and currently roadworthy on the basis of official test data. A single clean pass with no advisories indicates the machine met DVLA roadworthiness standards at that date, roughly eleven months before the present review. The recorded mileage of 11,454 miles against a 2002 model year shows an average use of around 477 miles per year, confirming exceptionally light annual running for a 24-year-old sports motorcycle. The MOT history contains only the one entry at 11,454 miles, so no rapid accumulation or gap can be charted; the sparse record simply reflects low standing or occasional use across its life. A buyer should still inspect the machine in person for age-related deterioration not captured by a clean test. Long periods of low use commonly allow brake calipers to seize, fork seals to weep, and tyres to harden or crack despite adequate tread. The absence of advisories does not rule out corrosion on the frame or exhaust or degraded suspension bushes invisible at a roadside test. Given the single clean MOT and minimal mileage, previous ownership appears to have stored the bike rather than ridden it hard. Physical checks on battery condition, coolant integrity, and brake fluid age are warranted, as these consumables degrade with time regardless of the odometer reading.