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R482 ULS

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,476 mi
Last recorded25,476 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 ULS
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 25,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 25,438 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 23,839 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 23,812 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 22,790 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 21,528 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 21,492 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bare wires at radiator switch

engine bolt missing

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 18,343 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 16,468 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R482 ULS is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R482 ULS, 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 R482 ULS registered?

R482 ULS is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R482 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 ULS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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