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N60 KJB

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,460 mi
Last recorded35,460 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 KJB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 35,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 34,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 34,521 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 33,486 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 33,486 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 33,354 miles

after market silencers fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 32,272 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 32,272 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,968 miles

front forks pitted , worn and weeping

non standard exhaust fitted

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,603 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 31,581 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,633 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 27,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,783 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 26,778 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,260 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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N60 KJB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki TL1000S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 25,681 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 N60 KJB, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki TL1000S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N60 KJB registered?

N60 KJB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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The MOT history for N60 KJB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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