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P53 MNV

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,123 mi
Last recorded40,123 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 MNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,123 miles

Front Front Brake Pad Plate has play

Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre Valve outer has splits (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Rear Tyre has service cracks in between tread pattern

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,000 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 39,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 38,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 38,429 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,691 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 37,691 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,013 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 32,157 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 32,157 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 32,115 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake has too much travel.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,251 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,819 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 MNV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P53 MNV, 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 P53 MNV registered?

P53 MNV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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