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P715 YEU

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,290 mi
Last recorded53,290 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 YEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 53,290 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure no locking devise nuts fitted to rear chain drive sprocket (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure chain sprocket studs not showing full nuts (6.1.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear suspension stiff

Pass 24 May 2018 48,038 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 48,037 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 36,090 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

low reserve travel on brake lever

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,090 miles

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

low reserve travel on brake lever

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,563 miles

rear brake pedal travel

Fail 9 Jun 2011 27,558 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

rear brake pedal travel

Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,605 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,106 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 29,213 miles

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

rear brake lever/master cylinder pivot slightly worn

Fail 14 Jun 2008 29,213 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake lever/master cylinder pivot slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2008 27,990 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,997 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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P715 YEU is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P715 YEU, 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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P715 YEU is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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