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R591 YWC

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,619 mi
Last recorded19,619 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 YWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 19,619 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 19,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 19,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 19,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 19,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 19,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 18,161 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 May 2015 17,778 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 16,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 16,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,300 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 14,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,504 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,470 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,926 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 11,926 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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R591 YWC is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R591 YWC, 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 R591 YWC?

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What year was R591 YWC registered?

R591 YWC is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R591 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 YWC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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