MOT Status
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38,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?
Based on 18,279 MOT tests across 1,788 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R473 MJB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R473 MJB, 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 R473 MJB registered?
R473 MJB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 9 September 1997.
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