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R557 TDV

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,427 mi
Last recorded36,427 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 TDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 36,427 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 35,325 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 33,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 32,222 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 30,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 27,569 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 27,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,784 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2016 26,782 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 26,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 26,639 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,328 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2011 25,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 25,615 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 25,600 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

fork dust seals corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 25,600 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

fork dust seals corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2007 25,013 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,402 miles

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?

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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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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What year was R557 TDV registered?

R557 TDV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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