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P970 VGD

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,766 mi
Last recorded25,766 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 VGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 25,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 24,466 miles

Both front and rear brakes soft

Chain corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 24,466 miles

Both front and rear brakes soft

Chain corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 21,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 21,185 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 20,664 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 20,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,934 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,932 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,225 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 14,213 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain dry

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,586 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 May 2005 13,112 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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P970 VGD is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P970 VGD, 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 P970 VGD registered?

P970 VGD is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is P970 VGD safe to buy?

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