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R678 GMR

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,873 mi
Last recorded52,873 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 GMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 52,873 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,453 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,262 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 51,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,226 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,250 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,226 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 39,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,234 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 20,987 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 20,987 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 8,751 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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R678 GMR is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R678 GMR, 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 R678 GMR registered?

R678 GMR is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R678 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 GMR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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