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R707 LRS

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,745 mi
Last recorded34,745 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 LRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 34,745 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 34,143 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 32,110 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,358 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 30,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2014 28,498 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,328 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 26,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,540 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 25,540 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 15,630 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 15,630 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 15,630 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 11,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 10,554 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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R707 LRS is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R707 LRS, 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 R707 LRS registered?

R707 LRS is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R707 LRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 LRS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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