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R471 TOK

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

21,871 mi
Last recorded21,871 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 TOK
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 May 2026 21,871 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 21,850 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 21,830 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 21,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,414 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 18,393 miles

Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 18,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,856 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2014 17,856 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 May 2012 17,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,461 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 17,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 16,766 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 16,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 14,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 14,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 12,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 11,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 11,676 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

all indicators slightly discoloured

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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R471 TOK is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R471 TOK, 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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R471 TOK is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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