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R745 GFW

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,949 mi
Last recorded26,949 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 GFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 26,949 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 26,949 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 26,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,535 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 26,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,326 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 26,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 26,222 miles

drain hole in tank filler blocked

Pass 20 Apr 2013 26,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,000 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 26,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,996 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,809 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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R745 GFW is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R745 GFW, 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 R745 GFW registered?

R745 GFW is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R745 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 GFW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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