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R460 JBJ

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,943 mi
Last recorded18,943 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 JBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 18,943 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 18,943 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine idle erratic

Pass 10 Mar 2020 17,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 17,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seal corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2018 17,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seal corroded

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 16,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,988 miles

Registration illumination light not working

Fail 21 Sep 2016 15,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration illumination light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,611 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,218 miles

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

only 1 stop/tail lamp bulb illuminating

Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,803 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 13,840 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 9,839 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,838 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 9,162 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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R460 JBJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R460 JBJ, 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 R460 JBJ registered?

R460 JBJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R460 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 JBJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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