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P726 UBD

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,117 mi
Last recorded20,117 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 UBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 20,117 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 19,387 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 18,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 18,328 miles

MACHINE TESTED AS DAY TIME USE ONLY

Fail 2 May 2019 18,328 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018

Brake component has been modified. Rear wheel calliper and calliper mount (3.1.5)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Silencer mounts (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% When indicators on (1.1.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2018

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)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded Rear calliper hitting rear wheel has been heavily modified (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake binding can still be turned by hand

Runs poorly

Pass 3 Jun 2016 1,601 miles

Rear brake has alloy hose fittings

Pass 23 May 2015 715 miles

Chain guard missing

rear brake pipe has alloy fittings

Fail 23 May 2015 715 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no lock nut on side stand

oil below lower level

rear brake pipe has alloy fittings

Pass 25 Jul 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,454 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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P726 UBD is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P726 UBD, 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 P726 UBD registered?

P726 UBD is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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