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R287 UOA

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,732 mi
Last recorded18,732 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 UOA
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 18,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 18,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 17,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 17,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 17,891 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 17,891 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,909 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 15,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,728 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,503 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 12,437 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 12,437 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 May 2007 12,412 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 11,205 miles

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

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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R287 UOA is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R287 UOA, 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 R287 UOA registered?

R287 UOA is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R287 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R287 UOA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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