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P740 OMB

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,154 mi
Last recorded15,154 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 OMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,154 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 15,130 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,669 miles

front brake travel near limit

Fail 5 Apr 2008 9,644 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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P740 OMB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P740 OMB, 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 P740 OMB registered?

P740 OMB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P740 OMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 OMB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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