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P81 ENT

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 ENT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 1 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 1 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicators incorporated with in back light unit (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2015

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2015

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,970 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

NOISY REAR SUSPENSION LINK/JOINTS/PIVOTS NO MOVEMENT OR DAMAGE VISABLE DURING TEST

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 35,970 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

NOISY REAR SUSPENSION LINK/JOINTS/PIVOTS NO MOVEMENT OR DAMAGE VISABLE DURING TEST

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,340 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,180 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,177 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,553 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight play in clutch lever pivots

Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,127 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 22,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 20,944 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 20,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear 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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P81 ENT 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 62.5%.

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 P81 ENT, 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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P81 ENT is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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