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P121 TGX

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,184 mi
Last recorded8,184 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 TGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 8,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 6,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Tread low in parts of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 5,026 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 3,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 2,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 634 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 2 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,959 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,189 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 23,437 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Fail 12 May 2006 21,432 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 21,432 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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P121 TGX is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P121 TGX, 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 P121 TGX registered?

P121 TGX is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P121 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 TGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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