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R207 YAV

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,907 mi
Last recorded9,907 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 YAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 9,907 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 9,882 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 9,341 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 7,059 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 6,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 6,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,777 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 5,777 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 4,204 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,823 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 47,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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R207 YAV 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 83.3%.

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 R207 YAV, 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 R207 YAV registered?

R207 YAV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R207 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 YAV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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