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R510 UAB

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,492 mi
Last recorded30,492 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 UAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 30,492 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 30,492 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Head pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 30,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 30,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 30,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 30,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre just touching on chain

Fail 17 Apr 2015 29,869 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre just touching on chain

Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,150 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 28,150 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,583 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 26,583 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 26,108 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 26,049 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R510 UAB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R510 UAB, 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 R510 UAB registered?

R510 UAB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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