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R473 MJB

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,937 mi
Last recorded38,937 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 MJB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 38,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,519 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 38,519 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,414 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 38,414 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 37,244 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 37,244 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,214 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 32,132 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,474 miles

Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,867 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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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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