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P881 ARU

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,811 mi
Last recorded47,811 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 ARU
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 47,811 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 47,386 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 47,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 46,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 45,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 44,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,955 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 39,792 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 39,792 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,332 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 35,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 34,673 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 35,010 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 34,003 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 31,849 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 30,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 29,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

anodised brake pipe fittings not recommended for road use

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,571 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

anodised brake pipe fittings not recommended for road use

Fail 30 Apr 2009 27,571 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

anodised brake pipe fittings not recommended for road use

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,045 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 27,045 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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P881 ARU is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P881 ARU, 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 P881 ARU registered?

P881 ARU is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P881 ARU safe to buy?

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