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R167 BDV

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,296 mi
Last recorded24,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 BDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,296 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 24,296 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,685 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,509 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

front disc buttons slight wear

Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,262 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 27,757 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 27,753 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Rear 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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R167 BDV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R167 BDV, 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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R167 BDV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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