MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
1 of 2 rear lamps not working
1 of 2 stop lamps not working
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Oil leak
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
steering on right hand lock touches steering damper before lock stop
steering on right hand lock touches steering damper before lock stop
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R481 DHB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R481 DHB, 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 R481 DHB registered?
R481 DHB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 9 September 1997.
Is R481 DHB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R481 DHB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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