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P917 PRT

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,932 mi
Last recorded48,932 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 PRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 48,932 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 48,932 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 45,317 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 45,310 miles

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

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

ns footrest loose

Fail 25 Oct 2014 43,792 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,792 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 43,783 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,578 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,590 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,502 miles

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

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

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

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 2009 32,872 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,066 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 30,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 26,054 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,539 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 23,539 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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P917 PRT is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P917 PRT, 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 P917 PRT registered?

P917 PRT is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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