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R153 HDF

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,501 mi
Last recorded30,501 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 HDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2011 30,501 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

clutch stiff

Pass 10 May 2010 28,636 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 28,636 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,881 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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R153 HDF is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R153 HDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R153 HDF registered?

R153 HDF is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R153 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 HDF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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