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P161 GJU

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

382 mi
Last recorded382 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 GJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 346 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

slight cracking on front tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Apr 2016 346 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Outer Brake component is severely distorted pad (3.1.5)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

slight cracking on front tyre side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2015 153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 153 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,249 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 38,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 36,951 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 35,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,409 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,387 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,594 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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P161 GJU is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P161 GJU, 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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P161 GJU is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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