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P559 HUJ

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,281 mi
Last recorded53,281 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 HUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 51,936 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 51,058 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 51,058 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 47,586 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 47,586 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 44,775 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 37,335 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 37,335 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 36,434 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 43,663 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 43,422 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,000 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 42,970 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(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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P559 HUJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P559 HUJ, 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 P559 HUJ registered?

P559 HUJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P559 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 HUJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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