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P343 SCA

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,054 mi
Last recorded15,054 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 SCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 15,054 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 15,054 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 14,422 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 14,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,102 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,028 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,838 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,498 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 12,496 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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P343 SCA 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 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 P343 SCA, 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 P343 SCA registered?

P343 SCA is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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