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R493 AKV

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,932 mi
Last recorded37,932 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 AKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 37,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 36,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 34,664 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 33,587 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 32,175 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 31,281 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,986 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 27,445 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,184 miles

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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2013 23,115 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 23,090 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 16,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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R493 AKV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R493 AKV, 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 R493 AKV registered?

R493 AKV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R493 AKV safe to buy?

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