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P661 GVO

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,691 mi
Last recorded57,691 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 GVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 57,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,384 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,561 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,547 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,136 miles

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

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

number plate light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2015 30,136 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

number plate light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,045 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,436 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,394 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,173 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 25,173 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2007 24,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,279 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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P661 GVO is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P661 GVO, 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 P661 GVO registered?

P661 GVO is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P661 GVO safe to buy?

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