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R450 BCV

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,318 mi
Last recorded33,318 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 BCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,318 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 33,316 miles

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

reduced light from r/h rear flasher

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,048 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 29,048 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,430 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 24,430 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,510 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 19,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 18,330 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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R450 BCV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R450 BCV, 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 R450 BCV registered?

R450 BCV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R450 BCV safe to buy?

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