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P832 UMW

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,286 mi
Last recorded32,286 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 UMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,286 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 32,284 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear suspension component cracked rear shock (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 31,002 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Inner Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 29,549 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

reg plate light out

Fail 1 May 2013 29,549 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

reg plate light out

Pass 22 May 2012 28,168 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,178 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Inner Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 25,528 miles

Inner Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Outer Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 24,053 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,635 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Sep 2006 19,635 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P832 UMW is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P832 UMW, 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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P832 UMW is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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