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R431 FGJ

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

908 mi
Last recorded908 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 FGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 908 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 908 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 554 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 550 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 395 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015
Fail 20 May 2014 2,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 2,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 2,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 1,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 1,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,054 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 13,054 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 11,594 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,090 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,215 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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R431 FGJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R431 FGJ, 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 R431 FGJ registered?

R431 FGJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R431 FGJ safe to buy?

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