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R448 NJH

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,234 mi
Last recorded33,234 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 NJH
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,234 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 33,234 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,925 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 31,906 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2013 30,931 miles

No numberplate ilumination fitted.

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 30,912 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

No numberplate ilumination fitted.

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 29,946 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 28,399 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,726 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 25,263 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 25,259 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,239 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,735 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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R448 NJH is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R448 NJH, 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 R448 NJH registered?

R448 NJH is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R448 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 NJH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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