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R762 LLJ

1997 Suzuki TL1000S

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,733 mi
Last recorded18,733 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki TL1000S25,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 LLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelTL1000S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,733 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 18,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 18,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,691 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 17,691 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose ADJUSTED DURING TEST (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 17,311 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion OIL SEAL NEEDS REPLACING (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 16,913 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,127 miles

one rear side and brake light bulb does not work

Pass 24 May 2013 15,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 15,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 14,522 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 13,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R762 LLJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R762 LLJ, 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 R762 LLJ registered?

R762 LLJ is a 1997 Suzuki TL1000S, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R762 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R762 LLJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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