MOT Status
ValidMileage
36,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive lever pulls into handlebar (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Rear Exhaust noisy with baffles in (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
fork dust seals corroded
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
fork dust seals corroded
Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
advise slight play in rear swing arm bushes
advise strip and grease rear linkage,starting to †seize.
How Reliable is the Suzuki TL1000S?
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R557 TDV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 R557 TDV, 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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R557 TDV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R557 TDV safe to buy?
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