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P581 STM

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,275 mi
Last recorded37,275 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 STM
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 37,275 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 36,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 35,320 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 35,047 miles

Central Front Slighty warped front disc's

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2022 35,042 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 31,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 30,267 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,988 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 28,982 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 28,972 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 26,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,676 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,796 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 18,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 18,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,343 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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P581 STM is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P581 STM, 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 P581 STM registered?

P581 STM is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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