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R550 XND

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,345 mi
Last recorded30,345 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 XND
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 30,345 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 30,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 30,163 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 29,845 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 29,656 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 29,649 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 29,579 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,392 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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R550 XND is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R550 XND, 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

How do I check the history of R550 XND?

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What year was R550 XND registered?

R550 XND is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R550 XND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 XND shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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