MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,949 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
fairings fitted
Clutch lever pivot worn
Front brake lever pivot worn
Front brakes noisey(lack of use)
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
clutch lever pivot worn
side stand seized /cuts engine due to switch
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
clutch lever pivot worn
side stand seized /cuts engine due to switch
drive chain requires lubrication[done]
rear shock absorber noisey
rear brake resevoir requires topping up
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P871 BLJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 P871 BLJ, 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 P871 BLJ registered?
P871 BLJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 8 April 1997.
Is P871 BLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P871 BLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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