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R199 TPO

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,769 mi
Last recorded14,769 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 TPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 14,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 14,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 14,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 13,900 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 13,900 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 13,730 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 13,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 13,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 13,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 13,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 13,160 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 12,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 12,396 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 12,196 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 11,672 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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R199 TPO is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R199 TPO, 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 R199 TPO registered?

R199 TPO is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R199 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 TPO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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