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R547 VAB

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,628 mi
Last recorded32,628 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 VAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 32,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,194 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 32,194 miles

Fuel tank insecure Front Bolts missing. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 31,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,657 miles

Horn not working properly cannot be heard whilst engine is running (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 30,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Horn not working properly cannot be heard whilst engine is running (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 29,620 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 29,620 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

std no plate fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2014 25,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,195 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,421 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,029 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 20,636 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 20,636 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,423 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,504 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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R547 VAB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R547 VAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R547 VAB registered?

R547 VAB is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R547 VAB safe to buy?

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