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P789 NJN

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

21,669 mi
Last recorded21,669 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 NJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 21,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 31,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 31,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,638 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 29,638 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,255 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 29,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,938 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 29,938 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,284 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 28,284 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,411 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 25,623 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,623 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear brake disc has minimal cracking

Fail 15 Feb 2011 24,659 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P789 NJN is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P789 NJN, 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 P789 NJN registered?

P789 NJN is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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