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P437 KKN

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,502 mi
Last recorded43,502 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 KKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 43,502 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 43,397 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 43,397 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mudguard bolt loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 43,026 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 42,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 42,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 39,409 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 May 2020 39,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 34,893 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 34,893 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 31,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,247 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,253 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 30,232 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 29,213 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,160 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,550 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 19,164 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,314 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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P437 KKN is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P437 KKN, 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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P437 KKN is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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