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P26 UMW

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,380 mi
Last recorded28,380 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 UMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 28,380 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 28,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,726 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,835 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 26,793 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 25,038 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,890 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 22,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P26 UMW is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P26 UMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P26 UMW registered?

P26 UMW is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P26 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 UMW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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