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R252 ABJ

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,106 mi
Last recorded25,106 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 ABJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 25,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 25,089 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 24,755 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 24,340 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 24,335 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 23,427 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 22,034 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 22,025 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,858 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,637 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,233 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,738 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,777 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,349 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 18,349 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,455 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,298 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,520 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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R252 ABJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R252 ABJ, 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 R252 ABJ registered?

R252 ABJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R252 ABJ safe to buy?

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