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P53 JOX

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,203 mi
Last recorded59,203 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 JOX
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 59,203 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 58,527 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 57,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,886 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,066 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 49,698 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,780 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,477 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 46,477 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Steering linkage component insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,977 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 40,690 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 36,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2015 36,364 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 33,215 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

fitted with baffels at time of test

Pass 18 May 2013 30,489 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 16 May 2013 30,482 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 28,284 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 26,093 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 24,014 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 20,949 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 15,701 miles

Fast idle cable is sticking

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front pads are close to wear markers

One one bulb works on dipped beam

Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,914 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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P53 JOX is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P53 JOX, 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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P53 JOX is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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