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P595 VGP

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,142 mi
Last recorded83,142 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 VGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 83,142 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 83,118 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 79,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 74,231 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 74,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high very high, unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 70,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,548 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,238 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,466 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,133 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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))

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

Service rear caliper

Pass 30 Oct 2010 55,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 52,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 48,542 miles

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

engine noisey

small engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2007 46,407 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 46,407 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,397 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 40,369 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

L/H handelbar grip/rubber twisting

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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P595 VGP 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 P595 VGP, 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 P595 VGP registered?

P595 VGP is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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