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P182 WAB

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,832 mi
Last recorded30,832 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 WAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 30,832 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,736 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both fork oil seals (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 30,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease fork oil contammination (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 29,928 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 29,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 29,127 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2010 29,127 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2009 27,785 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front tyre 2ml

steering damper slight play top bush

Pass 1 May 2008 25,007 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 24,792 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,485 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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P182 WAB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P182 WAB, 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 P182 WAB registered?

P182 WAB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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