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P35 DWN

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,039 mi
Last recorded33,039 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 DWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 33,039 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 32,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 31,685 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 31,664 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 29,826 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,682 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 27,648 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 24,239 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 24,239 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,886 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,201 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,279 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 14,279 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,233 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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P35 DWN is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P35 DWN, 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 P35 DWN registered?

P35 DWN is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P35 DWN safe to buy?

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