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P742 OMB

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,821 mi
Last recorded34,821 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 OMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 34,821 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 34,378 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 27,344 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 27,310 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 26,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,364 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear brakr pads worn close to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2011 26,364 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear brakr pads worn close to limit

Pass 9 May 2009 24,547 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,940 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 22,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,619 miles

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

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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P742 OMB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red 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 P742 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 P742 OMB registered?

P742 OMB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P742 OMB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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