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P942 AFT

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,151 mi
Last recorded24,151 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 AFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2018 24,151 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock on cables (2.1.4 (c))

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Front brake fluid reservoir insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,287 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,098 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 31,076 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 29,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 29,818 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 28,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,635 miles

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 24,480 miles

Front 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.

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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P942 AFT is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P942 AFT, 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 P942 AFT registered?

P942 AFT is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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