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P538 KKO

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,358 mi
Last recorded34,358 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 KKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,358 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 34,338 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,047 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,409 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 30,409 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,117 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 29,117 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,513 miles

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

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

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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P538 KKO is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P538 KKO, 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 P538 KKO registered?

P538 KKO is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P538 KKO safe to buy?

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