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R643 VCS

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,575 mi
Last recorded1,575 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 VCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 1,575 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 1,575 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 1,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 1,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 1,552 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2015 1,545 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 43 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 1,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 1,477 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 1,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 969 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 969 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2008 6 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 14,935 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 14,935 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,255 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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R643 VCS is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Blue with a 1,000cc 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 R643 VCS, 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 R643 VCS registered?

R643 VCS is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R643 VCS safe to buy?

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