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R594 CKV

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,997 mi
Last recorded36,997 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 CKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,997 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,979 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 36,255 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

no indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 17 May 2017 36,255 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 35,844 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,564 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 33,546 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 30,603 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

number plate acceptable for mot,but advised to change for legal purposes!!!

Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,603 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

number plate acceptable for mot,but advised to change for legal purposes!!!

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,431 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 25,268 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,739 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 22,721 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 21,275 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,779 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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R594 CKV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R594 CKV, 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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R594 CKV is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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