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P850 UTM

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,377 mi
Last recorded37,377 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 UTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 37,377 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 36,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 36,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 35,878 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,309 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 34,309 miles

Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 34,246 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2013 32,210 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 30,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 30,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,548 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,075 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 28,632 miles

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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P850 UTM 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P850 UTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P850 UTM registered?

P850 UTM is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P850 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P850 UTM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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