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P871 BLJ

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,949 mi
Last recorded35,949 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 BLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 35,949 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 35,777 miles

fairings fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,661 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Front brake lever pivot worn

Front brakes noisey(lack of use)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,360 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch lever pivot worn

side stand seized /cuts engine due to switch

Fail 13 Apr 2015 35,360 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 35,211 miles

drive chain requires lubrication[done]

rear shock absorber noisey

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,171 miles

rear brake resevoir requires topping up

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,901 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 34,891 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,618 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,391 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 33,391 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2006 25,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,735 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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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.

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